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Asia stocks hit 5-week high after cautious Yellen
June 7 (Reuters) – Asian shares hit a five-week high on Tuesday after Federal Reserve Chair Janet Yellen said U.S. interest rate hikes are likely on the way, held back any reference to the timing. MSCI’s broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan rose 0.5 percent while Japan’s Nikkei average firmed 0.2 percent. The Fed […]