BOJ’s Faster ETF Sales May Help Takaichi’s Spending Plan

Published on November 3, 2026

The Bank of Japan’s decision to accelerate sales of exchange-traded funds could boost its payments to the government, potentially helping Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi finance her costly policy agenda.

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Permanent WFH Is AI’s Best Promise Yet

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Will the Bond Market Retire the French Pension?

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When clients ask about France, use this framing: “Stories like this are a reminder that debt, politics, and growth all feed into markets at once, and the answers are rarely simple. Our team follows these developments closely. It’s a good moment to revisit how your portfolio fits your goals and how much volatility your plan can absorb.” Then bridge to their own picture: Social Security assumptions,