Japan household spending falls again in November, gloom may persist
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese household spending fell for a second straight month in November and by more than forecast, suggesting that higher sales taxes may weigh on private consumption for sometime.The world's third-largest economy is struggling to regain momentum after households tightened their belts following the sales tax hike in October and as slower global demand hit exports. Weak consumption will add to the chances economic growth could stall in the final quarter of 2019.Household..