Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Saito said in NHK's Sunday debate that in response to the rising stock prices and this year's spring labor movement, the trend of wage increases will lead to a virtuous cycle for the economy. On the other hand, regarding the Bank of Japan's monetary policy meeting to be held from the 18th to discuss whether to lift its negative interest rate policy, he said, ``There will be various impacts, so it will be difficult to make a decision to ensure that the economic situation does not deteriorate''