The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 1.10% to 25581.95 points. The French stock index initially closed up 1.04%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.58%, the banking index rose 2.50%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.76%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 1.10% to 25581.95 points. The French stock index initially closed up 1.04%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.58%, the banking index rose 2.50%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.76%.