The German DAX 30 index opened 105.64 points higher, or 0.42%, at 25311.56 on Wednesday, May 27th; the UK FTSE 100 index opened 6.31 points lower, or 0.06%, at 10485.08 on Wednesday, May 27th; and the French CAC 40 index opened 26.64 points higher, or 0.33%, at 8199.75 on Wednesday, May 27th. The Stoxx 50 index opened 27.39 points higher, or 0.45%, at 6089.95 on Wednesday, May 27. The Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 75.39 points higher, or 0.41%, at 18366.29 on Wednesday, May 27. The Italian FTSE MIB index opened 105.28 points higher, or 0.21%, at 50004.50 on Wednesday, May 27.