Australia's S&P/ASX 200 index rose 0.3%, led by the real estate sector.

The S&P/ASX 200 index in Sydney, Australia closed up 0.3% at 8886.80 points. In the previous trading session, the index fell 0.6%. Real estate stocks led the broader market gains, with 7 of the 11 sectors rising; 123 of the 200 stocks advanced and 71 declined. Commonwealth Bank of Australia contributed the most to the index's gain, rising 1.3%. Netwealth Group Ltd. posted the largest gain, rising 6.9%.