The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.04 to 24196.90 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.70%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.28%, the banking index rose 2.02%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 1.12%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.04 to 24196.90 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.70%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.28%, the banking index rose 2.02%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 1.12%.