
French stocks are showing gains on Friday as investors proceed with caution, evaluating recent central bank policy announcements and considering the potential effects of tariffs on economic growth. The benchmark CAC 40, which reached 7,934.92 earlier, was up 27.36 points or 0.35% at 7,881.97.
Capgemini has decreased by 1.7%. Credit Agricole is up by 1.5%. Societe Generale has increased by 1.4%. STMicroElectronics has seen a decline of 1.6%. Dassault Systemes has seen a decrease of 1.1%. Stellantis has experienced an increase of 3.2%. Where as
- Hermes International has experienced a decline of 1.2%.
- ArcelorMittal is experiencing an increase of nearly 3%.
- Renault, BNP Paribas, and Kering have risen by 1.6 to 1.7%.
- Saint Gobain, Airbus, Veolia Environment, AXA, Safran, Bouygues,
Carrefour, and Accor have experienced an increase ranging from 0.8% to 1.1%. - Thales has experienced a decline of approximately 2.1%.
Data indicated that France’s manufacturing climate indicator decreased to 96 in September, a decline from 97 in August, and remains below the long-term average of 100. In September, France’s business climate indicator held steady at 96, marking the fourth consecutive month of stability. This figure has remained below the long-term average of 100 since August of the previous year.