The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.48% to 23833.70 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.02%, the Italian stock index initially closed down 0.38%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.34%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.48% to 23833.70 points. The French stock index initially closed up 0.02%, the Italian stock index initially closed down 0.38%, and the UK stock index initially closed up 0.34%.