Bank of japan Governor Kamenobu Utida said at a press conference after the interest rate decision that if the economic and inflation trends are in line with the central bank's expectations, the Bank of Japan will continue to raise interest rates. He pointed out the need to monitor the market trends affecting the economy and financial markets; currently keeping a vigilant eye on the market. He said real interest rates are at very low levels; upward inflation risks related to the weak yen have eased.