The German DAX 30 index opened 107.81 points higher, or 0.43%, at 25011.20 on Monday, February 16th; the UK FTSE 100 index opened 19.75 points higher, or 0.19%, at 10466.10 on Monday, February 16th; and the French CAC 40 index opened 7.27 points higher, or 0.09%, at 8319.01 on Monday, February 16th. The Stoxx 50 index opened 20.67 points higher, or 0.35%, at 6005.90 on Monday, February 16th; the Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 81.07 points higher, or 0.46%, at 17753.47 on Monday, February 16th; and the Italian FTSE MIB index opened 98.88 points higher, or 0.22%, at 45529.50 on Monday, February 16th.