The dollar remained tentative on Monday while the yen dipped, paring some of its safe-haven gains, as investors were uncertain about the scale of the Federal Reserve's anticipated rate cut later this month. The rupee ended flat despite risk aversion impacting other Asian currencies, supported by expectations of intervention from the Reserve Bank of India. Gold prices eased due to a firmer dollar, with market participants focusing on upcoming U.S. inflation data. The yen inched away from one-month highs as investors brace for U.S. inflation data.