Germany's DAX 30 index initially closed up 1.34% to 25438.84 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.75%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.64%, the banking index rose 1.33%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.74%. The Dutch stock index initially closed down 0.49%.

Germany's DAX 30 index initially closed up 1.34% to 25438.84 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.75%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.64%, the banking index rose 1.33%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.74%. The Dutch stock index initially closed down 0.49%.