The German DAX 30 index opened 116.33 points higher, or 0.45%, at 25716.34 on Wednesday, September 23. The UK FTSE 100 index opened 34.07 points higher, or 0.32%, at 10742.40 on Wednesday, September 23. The French CAC 40 index opened 29.65 points higher, or 0.36%, at 8184.56 on Wednesday, September 23. The Stoxx 50 index opened 29.08 points higher, or 0.46%, at 6353.80 on Wednesday, September 23. The Spanish IBEX 35 index opened 71.47 points higher, or 0.36%, at 19863.27 on Wednesday, September 23. The Italian FTSE MIB index opened 219.67 points higher, or 0.42%, at 52315.50 on Wednesday, September 23.