The German DAX 30 index opened 50.69 points higher, or 0.21%, at 24262.06 on Monday, December 15th; the UK FTSE 100 index opened 45.92 points higher, or 0.48%, at 9694.95 on Monday, December 15th; and the French CAC 40 index opened 25.22 points higher, or 0.31%, at 8093.84 on Monday, December 15th. Europe The Stoxx 50 index opened 15.44 points higher, or 0.27%, at 5736.15 on Monday, December 15th; the Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 136.90 points higher, or 0.81%, at 16991.30 on Monday, December 15th; and the Italian FTSE MIB index opened 255.70 points higher, or 0.59%, at 43769.65 on Monday, December 15th.