Germany's DAX30 index opened up 101.60 points, or 0.49%, at 20735.24 points on January 17 (Friday);
UK's FTSE 100 index opened up 79.59 points, or 0.95%, at 8471.49 points on January 17 (Friday);
France's CAC40 index opened up 42.16 points, or 0.55%, at 7676.90 points on January 17 (Friday);
Europe The European STOXX 50 Index opened up 14.32 points, or 0.28%, at 5121.25 points on January 17 (Friday);
The Spanish IBEX 35 Index opened up 54.19 points, or 0.46%, at 11894.79 points on January 17 (Friday);
The Italian FTSE MIB Index opened up 143.21 points, or 0.40%, at 35963.00 points on January 17 (Friday).