The CAC 40 index experienced a notable increase of 1.7%, surpassing the 8,000 mark on Tuesday. This movement concluded a three-session decline and aligned with a wider market recovery, coinciding with a decline in oil prices following statements from US President Trump regarding the potential nearing conclusion of the Middle East conflict.

Trump indicated that the US military campaign in Iran is advancing more rapidly than initially anticipated and may conclude earlier than the previously expected four-to-five-week timeframe. He also delineated measures intended to mitigate energy expenses, while the G7 finance ministers indicated that the coalition “stands ready” to deploy oil from strategic reserves if necessary. Stocks in the luxury, airline, banking, and industrial sectors experienced upward movement, with major players such as LVMH, Airbus, BNP Paribas, and Schneider Electric seeing gains ranging from 1.5% to 4%.

On the downside, energy firm TotalEnergies, experienced a decline of 2.3%, as decreasing oil and gas prices exerted pressure on the sector. In January, France experienced a contraction in its trade deficit, reaching the lowest point since July 2009, driven by a rise in exports coupled with a decrease in imports.