The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 1.45% to 25096.53 points. The French stock index initially closed down 1.24%, the Italian stock index fell 2.37%, the banking index fell 3.64%, and the UK stock index initially closed down 0.77%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 1.45% to 25096.53 points. The French stock index initially closed down 1.24%, the Italian stock index fell 2.37%, the banking index fell 3.64%, and the UK stock index initially closed down 0.77%.