The German DAX 30 index opened 150.48 points higher, or 0.62%, at 24246.73 on Wednesday, November 12th. The UK FTSE 100 index opened 16.80 points higher, or 0.17%, at 9916.40 on Wednesday, November 12th. The French CAC 40 index opened 29.73 points higher, or 0.36%, at 8185.96 on Wednesday, November 12th. The Stoxx 50 index opened 27.00 points higher, or 0.47%, at 5752.70 on Wednesday, November 12th; the Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 45.26 points higher, or 0.28%, at 16444.36 on Wednesday, November 12th; and the Italian FTSE MIB index opened 171.12 points higher, or 0.39%, at 44610.00 on Wednesday, November 12th.