The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.47% to 24159.28 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.67%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.37%, the banking index rose 0.86%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.02%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.47% to 24159.28 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.67%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.37%, the banking index rose 0.86%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.02%.