BANGKOK — World shares were mostly higher Wednesday ahead of an interest rate decision by the U.S. Federal Reserve.

Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 index surged more than 2% to another record as U.S. President Donald Trump continued his charm offensive in Asia.

His upbeat comments on relations with major economies like Japan and China have helped stoke market rallies as U.S. stocks push further into record heights.

Germany's DAX edged 0.1% lower to 24,263.51, while the CAC 40 in Paris was flat, at 8,214.15. Britain's FTSE 100 picked up 0.5% to 9,744.44.

The future for the S&P 500 was up 0.1% while that for the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 0.3%.

Later Wednesday, the Federal Reserve was to announce its latest move on interest rates.

Investors expect the Fed to announce a rate cut

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