Germany's DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.54% to 26407.90 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.9%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.02%, the banking index rose 1.98%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.04%.

Germany's DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.54% to 26407.90 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.9%, the Italian stock index initially closed up 1.02%, the banking index rose 1.98%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.04%.