Wall Street staged a late rally, lifting stocks as the Federal Reserve maintained interest rates, signalling a cautious wait-and-see stance. Meanwhile, Disney outperformed expectations with a strong earnings report, propelling its stock higher, while Alphabet's shares declined amid concerns over market share erosion and ongoing antitrust scrutiny. In commodities, oil prices slipped nearly 2% as US gasoline inventories rose, while iron ore reached a two-week high on optimism surrounding China's stimulus measures. Closer to home, the ASX 200 is poised for a flat open on Thursday as investors await ANZ’s earnings results.

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