European markets set to open higher; focus on central banks; Lufthansa reports By: CNBC.com News March 16, 2017 at 02:34 AM EDT Markets in Europe are expected to open higher on Thursday following the U.S. Federal Reserve announcement of a new rate hike. Read More >> Related Stocks: Camden Natl Corp Deutsche Lufthansa S ADR Europe 350 Ishares ETF Europe ETF FTSE Vanguard FTSE 100 Index France Ishares MSCI ETF GX DAX Germany ETF Germany Ishares MSCI ETF