Europe Opens Higher Ahead of a Week Rich in Monetary Policy Decisions

In Paris, the CAC 40 has risen by 0.46% to reach 7,861.41 points as of 07:18 GMT. The DAX in Frankfurt has strengthened by 0.47%, while the FTSE in London has increased by 0.12%. The pan-European FTSEurofirst 300 index is up by 0.36%, the EuroStoxx 50 has gained 0.46%, and the Stoxx 600 has grown by 0.25%. Investors appear unconcerned on Monday about Fitch's downgrade of France's long-term credit rating to A+, down from AA- previously. This downgrade was announced on Friday.