CAC Edges Up Marginally as Kering and Renault Rise on Rating Upgrades

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The CAC 40, having fallen to 7,934.13 earlier in the session, has since risen by 5.55 points, reflecting a 0.07% increase, currently standing at 7,977.33. Following a stagnant beginning and a subsequent decline, France’s benchmark index CAC 40 rebounded into positive territory on Tuesday, buoyed by several prominent stocks gaining traction after the previous session’s downturn.

Nevertheless, the sentiment in the market continues to be wary owing to political apprehensions. Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who tendered his resignation on Monday, has been requested to persist in negotiations with various political parties in an effort to resolve the ongoing crisis. Kering has experienced an increase of nearly 6% after Morgan Stanley upgraded the stock to “overweight.” LVMH, recently upgraded to “overweight” by MS, is experiencing a gain of 2.85%. Where as –

  • ArcelorMittal has decreased by 1.9%.
  • Renault has experienced an increase of 2%.
  • L’Oreal and Stellantis are experiencing an increase of over 1%.
  • Airbus, Euronext, Safran, and Bureau Veritas have recorded modest gains.
  • Bouygues is experiencing a decline of approximately 1.4%.
  • Carrefour has fallen by 1.3%, and Unibail Rodamco is down by 1.2%.

On the economic front, data indicated that France’s trade deficit decreased to €5.5 billion in August 2025, down from a revised €5.7 billion in July. This represents the lowest value recorded since December 2024. In August, exports remained steady at €51.8 billion, whereas imports experienced a decline of 0.4%, totaling €57.3 billion.