Australia shares rally; NZ inches up

[SYDNEY] Australian shares jumped 2.3 per cent on Tuesday in broad-based gains across all sectors as concerns about a fallout from the Paris attacks receded.

The S&P/ASX 200 index added 114.38 points to 5,118.20 at the close of trade. The benchmark closed 0.9 per cent lower on Monday.

New Zealand's benchmark NZX 50 index edged up 0.099 per cent or 5.93 points to finish the session at 5,967.6.

REUTERS