The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.58% to 24771.68 points, down about 1.2% this week. The French stock index initially closed down 0.69%, the Italian stock index fell 1.20%, the banking index fell 2.23%, and the UK stock index initially closed down 0.06%.

The German DAX 30 index initially closed down 0.58% to 24771.68 points, down about 1.2% this week. The French stock index initially closed down 0.69%, the Italian stock index fell 1.20%, the banking index fell 2.23%, and the UK stock index initially closed down 0.06%.