A European Central Bank official acknowledged that policy makers were considering tiered rates on deposits, a measure that would bring relief to the banking sector, sending European markets higher on Thursday.
But banks were sitting out the gains, led by Deutsche Bank AG, which slid on reports of a potential equity sale.
How did markets perform?
The Stoxx 600 SXXP, -0.11% edged up 0.4% to 378.62, after ending flat on Wednesday.
