The CAC 40 fell 0.7% to 8,003 on Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session and tracking its European peers, weighed down by rising expectations of a European Central Bank rate hike. ECB Governing Council member Peter Kazimir warned that the Iran conflict and its impact on inflation could force the central bank to act sooner than anticipated, even though the ECB remains in a “good place” with no immediate need to move at next week’s meeting. Meanwhile, ECB President Christine Lagarde reiterated that the central bank is ready to act to keep inflation in check. She emphasized its commitment to returning inflation to the 2% medium-term target, particularly as the escalating Middle East conflict drives energy prices higher. Markets are now pricing in at least one 25 bps hike this year, with some traders eyeing the possibility of two. The majority of stocks traded in red, with LVMH (-1.1%), Safran (-1.3%), Essilor (-1.4%), and Societe Generale (-1%) among the worst performers.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 8054 points on March 11, 2026, losing 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.44%, though it remains 0.81% higher than a year ago, 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 8642.23 in February of 2026. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 11 of 2026.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 8054 points on March 11, 2026, losing 0.05% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 3.44%, though it remains 0.81% higher than a year ago, 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 7940.17 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 7190.94 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 8,044.70 -12.66 -0.16% -3.55% 0.70% Mar/11

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
LVMH 501.40 -3.10 -0.61% -18.05% 327.69B Mar/11
Hermes International 1,922.00 -26.00 -1.33% -23.21% 264.83B Mar/11
L'Oréal 360.60 -2.45 -0.67% 3.03% 237.46B Mar/11
Schneider Electric 257.33 2.28 0.89% 12.96% 181.96B Mar/11
TotalEnergies SE 69.76 1.02 1.48% 23.19% 179.93B Mar/11
Airbus 176.20 -1.70 -0.96% 7.37% 177.16B Mar/11
Safran 318.10 -2.90 -0.90% 26.99% 164.96B Mar/11
Essilor 209.45 -3.55 -1.67% -22.43% 134.52B Mar/11
BNP Paribas 89.56 1.19 1.35% 21.54% 123.51B Mar/11
Air Liquide 166.76 -0.60 -0.36% -7.20% 119.01B Mar/11




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
France Inflation Rate 1.00 0.30 percent Feb 2026
France Interest Rate 2.15 2.15 percent Feb 2026
France Unemployment Rate 7.90 7.70 percent Dec 2025

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. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8053.70 8057.36 8642.23 75.93 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: France

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French Stocks Fall on Hawkish Rate Outlook
The CAC 40 fell 0.7% to 8,003 on Wednesday, reversing gains from the previous session and tracking its European peers, weighed down by rising expectations of a European Central Bank rate hike. ECB Governing Council member Peter Kazimir warned that the Iran conflict and its impact on inflation could force the central bank to act sooner than anticipated, even though the ECB remains in a “good place” with no immediate need to move at next week’s meeting. Meanwhile, ECB President Christine Lagarde reiterated that the central bank is ready to act to keep inflation in check. She emphasized its commitment to returning inflation to the 2% medium-term target, particularly as the escalating Middle East conflict drives energy prices higher. Markets are now pricing in at least one 25 bps hike this year, with some traders eyeing the possibility of two. The majority of stocks traded in red, with LVMH (-1.1%), Safran (-1.3%), Essilor (-1.4%), and Societe Generale (-1%) among the worst performers.
2026-03-11
The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.65% Lower
The CAC 40 Index is dropping -52 points. Leading the losses are Kering (-1.58%), Unibail Rodamco (-1.54%) and Airbus (-1.30%). Top gainers were TP (1.47%), Veolia (0.42%) and Edenred (0.40%).
2026-03-11
The CAC 40 Index Closes 1.75% Higher
The CAC 40 Index gained 138 points or 1.75 percent on Tuesday to close at 8054 points. Gains were led by STMicroelectronics (8.66%), ArcelorMittal (7.43%) and Societe Generale (4.51%).
2026-03-10