Global Shares Rise as Oil Prices Eases

Global shares rose on Tuesday after a rally on Wall Street, fueled by easing oil prices.

The US dollar's rise to 157.80 Japanese yen from 157.18 yen was also a factor in Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 gaining 0.3% to finish at 63,957.53.

The euro cost $1.1513, down slightly from $1.1514.

In energy trading, US crude oil prices gained 15 cents to $80.49 a barrel, while Brent crude, the international standard, jumped 98 cents to $84.75 a barrel.