The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.36% to 25997.94 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.39%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.20%, the banking index rose 0.54%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.14%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.36% to 25997.94 points. The French stock index initially closed down 0.39%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.20%, the banking index rose 0.54%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.14%.