The European major indices including the sharply lower on the day. Italy and Spain believed that the declines. Concerns about banks led by Deutsche Bank decline of -6.75%. However it could have been worse. Deutsche Bank's shares moved to a low intraday price of $7.96. The shares are closing near $8.70.

A snapshot of the closing levels shows:

  • German DAX -1.66%
  • Frances CAC -1.74%
  • UK's FTSE 100 -1.26%
  • Spain's Ibex -1.98%
  • Italy's FTSE MIB -2.0%

Despite the declines today, the major indices are ending the week higher

  • German DAX, +1.28%
  • Frances CAC +1.3%
  • UK's FTSE 100 +0.95%
  • Spain's Ibex +0.85%