Shares rose in Asia on Wednesday after revived hopes for more aid for the U.S. economy broke a four-day losing streak.
In Asia, Taiwan weighted run 1.68% to 14,304.46, Hangseng surged 0.97% to 26,406.29, Straits times rose 0.56% to 2,872.80,Nikkei gained 69.56 points to 26,757.40.
European stocks advanced on Wednesday, following a positive trend on Wall Street on Tuesday and in Asia Pacific markets overnight.
In Europe, FTSE gained 1.00%,CAC rose 0.74% while DAX surged 1.60% to 13,576.67.