Global shares mostly rose on Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve's decision to maintain interest rates, marking the first time since September that rates were not cut in an effort to stimulate the economy. Some Asia-Pacific markets were closed for the Lunar New Year holiday, contributing to the mixed sentiment among investors.
Investor uncertainty persists regarding the U.S. economic outlook and the future policies of President Donald Trump's administration. In early trading, France's CAC 40 and Germany's DAX both saw gains of 0.3%, while Britain's FTSE 100 added 0.2%. U.S. shares were poised to rise, with Dow futures up 0.4% and S&P 500 futures up 0.5%.
