The CAC 40 increased by 1% to approximately 8,404 on Friday, recovering from the prior session as investors concentrated on domestic economic indicators. France’s economy experienced stagnation in the second quarter, failing to meet the initial projection of a 0.2% growth, following a contraction of 0.2% in the first quarter. The latest data intensified the Read More
The CAC 40 declined by 0.3% to 8,434 on Thursday, reversing the gains of the previous session and reaching its lowest point in a month. This downturn reflects a growing caution among investors in anticipation of Fitch’s assessment of France’s sovereign credit rating, alongside the ongoing budget negotiations and the shifting dynamics of the political Read More
The CAC 40 rose by 0.5% to 8,483 on Wednesday, breaking a two-session streak of losses as optimism surrounding a potential near-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz enhanced risk appetite. Oil prices softened following Iran’s announcement of resumed talks with Oman regarding the management of traffic through the crucial waterway, in the context of Read More
The CAC 40 increased by 0.4% to 8,485 on Tuesday, recovering from declines in the prior session, as a stabilisation in the technology sector contributed to an enhancement in risk sentiment. Investor attention has shifted to Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report due Wednesday, as the results are anticipated to provide a critical assessment of the robustness Read More
The CAC 40 declined by 0.2% to approximately 8,467 on Monday, continuing the downward trend from the previous week as investors took a prudent approach in anticipation of a week filled with significant developments related to US-Iran tensions and important policy indicators. Markets are poised for additional insights regarding the proposed Iran sanctions by the Read More
The CAC 40 increased by 0.2% to 8,467 on Friday, breaking an eight-session decline as global bond markets stabilised following two days of significant volatility. Investors focused on a new set of European economic data, which included the most recent PMI surveys. In France, the flash Composite PMI decreased to 48.8 in August, down from Read More
The CAC 40 declined by 0.1% to finish at 8,502 on Wednesday, impacted by downturns in the industrial and financial sectors. Oil prices reached a three-week peak amid continued uncertainty regarding shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz and persistent supply disruptions. Financials and the broader market continued to face challenges due to inflationary pressures Read More
The CAC 40 increased by 0.4% to 8,540 on Wednesday, breaking a six-session decline, despite a prevailing cautious sentiment influenced by high oil prices and rising bond yields. Oil prices remained stable following President Donald Trump’s assertion that discussions with Iran were not in progress, while he emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz was still Read More
The CAC 40 declined by 0.4% to 8,544 on Tuesday, marking its sixth consecutive session of losses and reaching a near three-week low as optimism surrounding a Middle East peace agreement and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz continued to diminish. With the temporary US-Iran ceasefire now expired, Tehran has declared its intention to Read More
Following its drop the week before, the CAC 40 saw minimal movement on Monday at 8,641 as investors continued to lower their expectations of a near-term Federal Reserve rate hike. Soft US economic data has bolstered the perspective that the Fed might maintain interest rates at their current levels in September. Markets are now estimating Read More
