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Asian market rise after positive US economic data

Jun. 2, 2009
Most Asian stock markets gained modestly Tuesday after more encouraging signs that the global recession is starting to let up. But the advance was smaller than the previous day's as some investors showed caution following a three-month rally. Oil prices were...
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