The CAC 40 increased by 0.4% to 8,172 on Thursday, building on gains from the prior session and aligning with a wider global rally following the Federal Reserve’s anticipated 25 basis points rate hike. While the central bank also signalled at least one more increase this year, Chair Warsh’s reaffirmation of its commitment to curbing inflation bolstered confidence in its policy stance.

Positive market sentiment was further bolstered by declining bond yields and easing oil prices. On the economic front, investors focused on the final estimate of euro-area inflation.

Most stocks traded in positive territory, with notable gainers including Schneider Electric (1.7%), Airbus (1.1%), and Safran (1.5%). In contrast, EssilorLuxottica recorded a decline of 1.7%, Dassault Systèmes fell by 2.4%, and Engie experienced a decrease of 0.8%, positioning them among the few laggards.