The German DAX 30 index opened 55.72 points higher, or 0.21%, at 26451.09 on Wednesday, August 12th. The UK FTSE 100 index opened 0.55 points lower, or 0.01%, at 10843.64 on Wednesday, August 12th. The French CAC 40 index opened 4.19 points higher, or 0.05%, at 8719.13 on Wednesday, August 12th. Europe The Stoxx 50 index opened 17.93 points higher, or 0.27%, at 6569.15 on Wednesday, August 12. The Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 60.38 points higher, or 0.30%, at 20273.98 on Wednesday, August 12. The Italian FTSE MIB index opened 171.79 points higher, or 0.32%, at 53878.00 on Wednesday, August 12.