The German DAX 30 index opened 222.78 points higher, or 0.90%, at 24,942.58 on Monday, February 9th. The UK FTSE 100 index opened 44.55 points higher, or 0.43%, at 10,414.30 on Monday, February 9th. The French CAC 40 index opened 38.80 points higher, or 0.47%, at 8,312.64 on Monday, February 9th. The Stoxx 50 index opened 40.25 points higher, or 0.67%, at 6038.65 on Monday, February 9th; the Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 200.30 points higher, or 1.12%, at 18143.60 on Monday, February 9th; and the Italian FTSE MIB index opened 582.30 points higher, or 1.27%, at 46459.50 on Monday, February 9th.