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Asia stocks make tentative bounce, bonds pressured

By Wayne Cole SYDNEY, June 9 (Reuters) - Asian stock markets tried to stabilise on Tuesday and oil prices came off highs after Israel and Iran said they would halt attacks on each other for now, while ever-hopeful investors bought the latest dip in semiconductor... Read More.

Australia business conditions steady in May, mood still gloomy

SYDNEY, June 9 (Reuters) - Australian business conditions steadied in May as sales strengthened a little, a survey showed on Tuesday, while confidence stayed gloomy as cost pressures squeezed profit margins. The survey from National Australia Bank showed its index of business conditions held at... Read More.

Strike at GM axle supplier continues 

By Kalea Hall DETROIT, June 8 (Reuters) - A strike at a major supplier for General Motors' trucks entered its second week on Monday with the United Auto Workers and Dauch Corp still unable to reach a deal, according to a local union official. "Unfortunately,... Read More.

Trading Day: Recovery, but on mute

By Jamie McGeever ORLANDO, Florida, June 8 (Reuters) - The S&P 500 and Nasdaq rebounded on Monday from Friday's tech-led rout, on news of an Israel-Iran detente and as investors bought back cheapened stocks. The recovery was fairly muted though, suggesting worries over interest rates... Read More.