Germany's DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.67% to 25988.47 points. The French stock index initially closed up 1%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.05%, the banking index rose 1.85%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.39%.

Germany's DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.67% to 25988.47 points. The French stock index initially closed up 1%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.05%, the banking index rose 1.85%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.39%.