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Global shares increase as U.S. consumers hold up and the yen is weak before Japan's vote
Global shares rose on Friday, as strong U.S. corporate earnings and economic data this week helped to ease tariff concerns. The yen was headed for a second consecutive weekly loss in advance of the crucial legislative election that will take place in Japan on Sunday. Stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales and jobless claims suggesting modest improvement in economic activity helped to push the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq to close at record highs on Thursday. European and Asian stocks also gained on Friday. European stocks last rose 0.4%, while Asian shares outside Japan were up 0.9%. Wall Street futures also rose...