Japan household spending falls for second straight month in November
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TOKYO (Reuters) - Japanese household spending fell for a second straight month in November, government data showed on Friday, reflecting a pullback in private consumption after the October sales tax hike, although the pace of decline slowed.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. A pick-up in consumer spending is needed to help underpin the economy..