Shares on U.S. manufacturers weakened after the Fed's hawkish hold. New Chairman Kevin Warsh repeated a pledge to bring inflation down to the central bank's 2% target, while officials penciled in an increase in borrowing costs.

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh scrapped forward guidance and vowed to deliver price stability in his debut. Stocks fell and gold tumbled 3.4%.

Shares in the materials sector fell amid a broad decline in U.S. stocks fueled by the Fed's decision to hold rates while officials pencilled in a hike this year.