Global shares traded mostly higher Tuesday, as the Tokyo benchmark bounced back and calmed after last week's plunge.

France's CAC 40 edged up nearly 0.2% in early trading to 7,263.55, while Germany's DAX rose 0.3% to 17,778.44. Britain's FTSE 100 fell 0.1% to 8,201.62. U.S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures rising 0.3% to 39,593.00. S&P 500 futures added 0.4% to 5,391.75.