Germany's DAX30 index opened up 44.76 points, or 0.20%, at 22,984.15 points on March 17 (Monday);
UK's FTSE 100 index opened up 13.67 points, or 0.16%, at 8,646.00 points on March 17 (Monday);
France's CAC40 index opened up 2.65 points, or 0.03%, at 8,030.93 points on March 17 (Monday);
Europe The European STOXX 50 Index opened down 3.23 points, or 0.06%, at 5400.95 points on March 17 (Monday);
The Spanish IBEX 35 Index opened up 20.89 points, or 0.16%, at 13008.09 points on March 17 (Monday);
The Italian FTSE MIB Index opened up 20.70 points, or 0.05%, at 38676.00 points on March 17 (Monday).
