The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.20% to 26338.62 points. The French stock index initially closed down 1.78%, the Italian stock index fell 1.25%, the banking index fell 2.41%, and the UK stock index initially closed down 0.79%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.20% to 26338.62 points. The French stock index initially closed down 1.78%, the Italian stock index fell 1.25%, the banking index fell 2.41%, and the UK stock index initially closed down 0.79%.