The dollar advanced against the yen on Monday to resume its recent upward trend after Japan's top central bank official signaled further monetary policy tightening was likely, but was vague on the timing of any such hike.

But he noted that domestic private consumption is positive due to higher wages and corporate profits. The BOJ ended its negative interest rate policy in March, and raised rates to 0.25% in July as its 2% inflation target was within sight. It expects to ...