TOKYO — The yen fell against the dollar on Thursday as the Bank of Japan (BOJ) left borrowing costs unchanged, extending a retreat for the currency after the Federal Reserve (Fed) forecast fewer rate cuts.

Analysts said policymakers were waiting for a clearer picture to emerge of next year's wage increases before announcing another interest rate hike, which risks cooling the economy.

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