Germany's DAX 30 index initially fell 0.18% to 26090.54 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.35%, the Italian stock index fell 0.29%, the banking index rose 0.57%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.36%.

Germany's DAX 30 index initially fell 0.18% to 26090.54 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.35%, the Italian stock index fell 0.29%, the banking index rose 0.57%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.36%.