Renewed optimism over an improving global economic picture helped most Asian shares rise Thursday following a boost by strong Australian jobs data. Morgan Stanley Asia Pacific Index reached the level of 126 points in Tokyo. Investment in financial companies was witnessed. The Japans Nikkei-225 index climbed to 1.1 percent whereas S &P Australia also rose 0.4 percent. Lift in Shanghai Composite Index by 4 percent was also observed.