The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.81% to 26,124 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.73%, the Italian stock index fell 0.94%, the banking index fell 0.85%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.17%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.81% to 26,124 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.73%, the Italian stock index fell 0.94%, the banking index fell 0.85%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.17%.