France's Vivendi VIV.PA rose 2.4% after its unit Universal Music Group said it expects further revenue growth this year and it aims to pay out dividends once it lists in Amsterdam. Investors remained on edge ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's annual symposium on Friday, when chair Jerome Powell's speech is likely to offer hints on plans to taper its stimulus programme. A survey showed the mood among German consumers darkened heading into September as accelerating inflation and rising COVID-19 cases made them more hesitant to buy.