European Market Open: Indices mixed as COVID restrictions tighten European Market Open: Indices mixed as COVID restrictions tighten Joshua Warner December 16, 2020 7:50 AM The moves this morning come as several European countries tighten coronavirus rules and ahead of a busy day filled with economic data. Share: FTSE 100 holds steady The FTSE 100 is set to open a smidgen higher this morning at 6546.3 compared to 6543.0 at the close on Tuesday. European indices edge lower The Euro STOXX Index is called to open down 0.07% at 3534.5 this morning from 3537.3 at the end of play yesterday. Germany’s DAX is set to open 0.1% lower at 13406.8 from 13424.5 while France’s CAC 40 is to open down 0.1% at 5556.0 from 5563.8.