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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.