The UK FTSE 100 index opened 46.63 points higher, or 0.43%, at 10926.01 on Wednesday, August 5th. The French CAC 40 index opened 27.26 points higher, or 0.31%, at 8693.89 on Wednesday, August 5th. The Euro Stoxx 50 index opened 32.15 points higher, or 0.50%, at 6518.85 on Wednesday, August 5th. The Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 77.64 points higher, or 0.39%, at 20101.24 on Wednesday, August 5th. The Italian FTSE MIB index opened 289.50 points higher, or 0.54%, at 53830.00 on Wednesday, August 5th. The German DAX 30 index opened 203.62 points higher, or 0.78%, at 26426.88 on Wednesday, August 5th.