In carrying out its policy, I find it essential for the Bank to persistently continue with monetary easing by examining matters from a broad perspective, including developments in financial markets and the financial system as well as economic activity and prices, while carefully considering the balance between the positive effects and side effects of continuing monetary easing. 8  B.
In response to questions from the audience: Apartment buyers who want to take out mortgage loans must take into account that the interest rate today is very low, and that when it rises, their monthly payments will rise as well.