The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.06% to 18924.10 points, with a cumulative increase of about 2.20% in August. The French stock index initially closed up 0.02%, rising about 1.40% in August; the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.55%, rising about 1.80% in August; and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.02%, rising about 0.10% in August.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed up 0.06% to 18924.10 points, with a cumulative increase of about 2.20% in August. The French stock index initially closed up 0.02%, rising about 1.40% in August; the Italian stock index initially closed up 0.55%, rising about 1.80% in August; and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.02%, rising about 0.10% in August.