Actual
8637
Daily Change
-13.76 -0.16%
Monthly
3.03%
Yearly
9.00%
Q3 Forecast
8596
France Stock Market Index (FR40) - Summary

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 Stock Market Index (FR40) - Stats

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 Stock Market Index (FR40) - Forecast

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.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 8,636.80 -13.76 -0.16% 3.03% 9.00% Aug/14

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
LVMH 458.40 -1.60 -0.35% -3.72% 279.92B Aug/14
L'Oréal 379.50 -3.80 -0.99% -3.41% 241.49B Aug/14
TotalEnergies SE 75.78 0.37 0.49% 41.72% 202.86B Aug/14
Schneider Electric 306.40 -2.85 -0.92% 38.89% 188.54B Aug/14
Airbus 215.40 2.50 1.17% 15.26% 187.43B Aug/14
Hermes International 1,576.00 -3.50 -0.22% -23.68% 185.37B Aug/14
Safran 360.50 2.50 0.70% 23.54% 167.18B Aug/14
BNP Paribas 112.10 -0.30 -0.27% 33.93% 135.4B Aug/14
AXA 45.05 0.41 0.92% 3.80% 119.93B Aug/14
Air Liquide 168.26 -0.88 -0.52% -6.64% 111.76B Aug/14




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
France Inflation Rate 2.10 1.80 percent Jul 2026
France Interest Rate 2.40 2.40 percent Jul 2026
France Unemployment Rate 8.30 8.10 percent Jun 2026

France Stock Market Index (FR40)
The FR40 tracks the performance of 40 selected companies among the top 100 market capitalization and the most active listed equities traded on the NYSE Euronext Paris. It is free floating, modified capitalization-weighted index with a base value of 100 as of December 31, 1987. Stock index prices displayed on Trading Economics are based on over-the-counter (OTC), contract for difference (CFD), perpetual futures, and other derivative financial instruments intended to provide a general market reference only. These prices do not represent official exchange-traded index values or official licensing data from exchanges or index providers. The data is supplied by third-party providers and may differ from official market prices, settlement values, or real-time exchange data. While efforts are made to ensure reliability, Trading Economics does not independently verify the data and makes no representations or warranties regarding its accuracy, completeness, or fitness for any particular purpose. Users seeking official real-time or settlement data should obtain it directly from the relevant exchanges or authorized market data providers.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8636.80 8650.56 8755.03 75.93 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: France

News Stream
The CAC 40 Index Closes 0.18% Lower
The CAC 40 Index fell 16 points or 0.18 percent on Friday to close at 8635 points. Leading the losses are STMicroelectronics (-1.87%), ENGIE (-1.57%) and Sanofi (-1.19%). Top gainers were Dassault Systemes (3.63%), TP (3.04%) and Edenred (2.18%).
2026-08-14
CAC 40 Slips as Middle East Tensions Persist
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.
2026-08-14
French Stocks Poised to End 3-Week Gains
The CAC 40 traded little changed around 8,653 on Friday and was on track to end a three-week winning streak, as investors remained cautious amid stalled negotiations to end the Middle East conflict and restore normal shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. 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. On the domestic front, France's annual inflation rate rose to 2.1% in July 2026 from 1.8% in June, confirming preliminary estimates and reinforcing expectations that price pressures remain elevated. Among individual stocks, L'Oréal fell 0.2%, Schneider Electric lost 0.5%, Engie dropped 1.0%, and STMicroelectronics declined 1.5%. In contrast, defense and aerospace stocks outperformed, with Airbus rising 1.2%, Thales gaining 1.6%, and Dassault Systèmes climbing 3.9%.
2026-08-14