European indices open higher as markets seek a calmer mood

US futures are also holding higher to start the session

Eurostoxx +0.5%
Germany DAX +0.6%
France CAC 40 +0.4%
UK FTSE +0.6%
Spain IBEX +0.5%
Italy FTSE MIB +0.7%

The mood music is a better one today as markets are looking calmer since yesterday. US indices did see some late selling into the close but that hasn't put too much of a dent to the overall mood. S&P 500 futures are up 0.6% but off earlier highs in Asia, with Nasdaq futures seen up 0.8% currently.