The CAC 40 shed 0.2% to close at 8,637 on Friday amid stalled negotiations to end the conflict in the Middle East. Persistent geopolitical tensions continued to fuel concerns over supply disruptions and inflation risks, with US President Donald Trump renewing calls for tougher economic pressure on Iran, while Tehran reportedly adopted a more assertive military posture. Annual inflation rose to 2.1% in July from 1.8% in June, confirming preliminary estimates and reinforcing expectations that price pressures remain elevated. Bond yields moved higher on energy-driven inflation concerns as oil prices rose, pressuring credit-sensitive stocks. Luxury shares posted losses amid higher risk aversion, with LVMH down 0.3%, L’Oréal shedding 0.9% and Kering losing 1%. Financials closed mixed, with Société Générale down 0.5% and BNP Paribas edging lower, while AXA and Crédit Agricole each added 0.6%. STMicroelectronics declined 1.7%, tracking weakness in US tech shares.
France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 8637 points on August 14, 2026, losing 0.16% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.03% and is up 9.00% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. Historically, the France Stock Market Index (FR40) reached an all time high of 8755.03 in August of 2026. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 15 of 2026.
France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 8637 points on August 14, 2026, losing 0.16% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 3.03% and is up 9.00% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. The France Stock Market Index (FR40) is expected to trade at 8595.86 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 7934.07 in 12 months time.