United Kingdom: The FTSE 100 Index Opens 0.04% Higher.

The FTSE 100 Index is picking up 4 points or 0.04 percent on Wednesday. Gains are led by Fresnillo (3.94%), Endeavour (3.40%) and HSBC Holdings (2.73%). Biggest losers are Weir (-6.01%), BAE Systems (-4.89%) and Babcock International (-2.43%).