The dollar lost ground against the yen on Tuesday. The US currency did not respond to positive expectations and continued downward trend since late last week. The pair broke the key level at 113.06 and tested the support at 112.44. The trading started calmly at a price of 114.17, but the early morning bearish sentiment prevailed. The decline of the dollar continued throughout the session, as the bottom was hit at 112.59, and the session was closed 2 pips higher.