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Japan household spending sees first rise in 14 months
Japan's household spending rose in April for the first time in 14 months, official data showed Friday, as wages grow at the fastest pace in three decades.Japan's largest business group Keidanren last month put the rate of wage increases among major companies at 5.58 percent -- the first time it has topped five percent in 33 years.
2 min read - WorldAFP
Shadowy exotic pet trade thrives in Pacific island nation
The Pacific's Solomon Islands has become a key player in the global live animal trade, with foreign collectors sourcing exotic species including some subject to trade bans, an AFP investigation has found.Some wild animals can be captured and sold legally, but the trade in vulnerable species is governed by strict rules or even bans.
4 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
Exploring Three German Exchange Growth Companies With High Insider Ownership
Amidst a backdrop of fluctuating global markets, Germany's DAX index recently experienced a modest decline. This shifting economic landscape prompts investors to consider the stability and potential growth offered by companies with high insider ownership. Such firms often demonstrate aligned interests between shareholders and management, potentially navigating market uncertainties with greater resilience.
4 min read - BusinessSimply Wall St.
3 Leading German Dividend Stocks Offering Up To 6.8% Yield
Amid a backdrop of rising inflation and economic uncertainty across Europe, Germany's market has shown resilience, with investors increasingly focusing on stable returns. Dividend stocks, known for their potential to provide steady income, are becoming particularly attractive in these volatile times.
4 min read - WorldAssociated Press Finance
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows
Fresh from declaring victory in India's election, Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered few details on the agenda for his third term, but went out of his way to underline he would continue to focus on raising the country's military preparedness and clout. “The government will focus on expanding defense production and exports,” Modi told a crowd of supporters at his party's headquarters after election results came in. “We will not stop until the defense sector becomes self sufficient.”
5 min read - BusinessAFP
Asian markets swing as traders eye major US jobs report
Asian markets fluctuated Friday and investors trod cautiously ahead of US jobs data that could play a key role in the Federal Reserve's plans for cutting interest rates, with the bank's next policy decision looming next week."Consequently, market pricing for the (policy board's) first rate cut in September may be pushed out."
3 min read - LifestyleCBS News
Rare juvenile T. rex fossil found by children in North Dakota to go on display
The "Teen Rex" is one of just four young T. rex fossils that have been found on Earth.
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