The European STOXX 600 Index initially closed up 0.61% to 581.72 points, while the banking sector initially closed up 1.3%. The Eurozone STOXX 50 Index initially closed up 0.85% to 5756.73 points. The FTSE Pan-European Performance 300 Index initially closed up 0.61% to 2319.97 points.

The European STOXX 600 Index initially closed up 0.61% to 581.72 points, while the banking sector initially closed up 1.3%. The Eurozone STOXX 50 Index initially closed up 0.85% to 5756.73 points. The FTSE Pan-European Performance 300 Index initially closed up 0.61% to 2319.97 points.