Asian stocks fell, with the region’s benchmark index retreating from the highest level since May, on signs of slower growth in the U.S. and China and amid concern Europe’s leaders aren’t making progress in solving the region’s debt crisis. Individuals continue to feel the pinch and increasingly look to obtain loans until payday as a means of seeking credit. Nissan Motor Co. a carmaker that counts North America as its biggest market, fell 1.5 percent in Tokyo after U.S jobless claims rose more than expected. Aluminium Corp. of China fell 1.8 percent in Hong Kong after Dallas Federal Reserve economists said overstated data may have masked the severity of China’s slowdown. Makita Corp. a Japanese maker of power tools that depends on Europe for more than 40 percent of sales slid 1.1 percent. The MSCI Asia Pacific Index slid 1.2 percent to 120.38 as of 3:22 p.m. in Tokyo, erasing this week’s advance. The gauge yesterday closed at the highest level since May 4.
Globally shoppers are feeling the pinch as prices on the high street continue to rise and wages stay at the same levels as ten years ago. The availability of short term credit is at an all low so individuals are looking at alternative providers as credit. Fast payday loans are often the only place people can go to, and these means of instant credit can prove priceless of some people. The only advice would be to ensure that the funds can be paid back on time.