The German DAX 30 index opened 6.23 points higher, or 0.02%, at 25027.88 on Wednesday, February 25th; the UK FTSE 100 index opened 52.26 points higher, or 0.49%, at 10732.85 on Wednesday, February 25th; and the French CAC 40 index opened 21.52 points higher, or 0.25%, at 8540.73 on Wednesday, February 25th. (European) The Stoxx 50 index opened 31.00 points higher, or 0.51%, at 6147.60 on Wednesday, February 25th; the Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 136.02 points higher, or 0.75%, at 18325.52 on Wednesday, February 25th; and the Italian FTSE MIB index opened 280.78 points higher, or 0.60%, at 46932.50 on Wednesday, February 25th.