The CAC 40 pared earlier deep losses to close 1% lower at 7,908 on Monday, as intervention talk from G7 finance ministers provided a late-day cushion against surging energy costs. While the index initially plummeted 2.5% to hit five-month lows, a retreat in WTI crude from a peak of nearly $120 back toward the $100 threshold helped stabilize sentiment. However, luxury and consumer heavyweights remained under pressure with L'Oréal falling 2.2% and LVMH dropping 0.9%, as the threat of a regional conflict involving Iran continues to cloud the outlook for global discretionary spending. Industrial and technology sectors also struggled, Schneider Electric lost 1.7% and Dassault Systèmes tumbled 3.4%. Conversely, the defense and energy sectors saw gains with Thales adding 2.6% and TotalEnergies gained 1.3% as Brent prices remained elevated due to output cuts in the Persian Gulf. Traders are now bracing for more aggressive ECB tightening as euro area inflation risks intensify.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 7904 points on March 9, 2026, losing 1.12% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 5.09% and is down 1.79% 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 8642.23 in February of 2026. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on March 9 of 2026.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 7904 points on March 9, 2026, losing 1.12% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 5.09% and is down 1.79% 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 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 7,908.00 -85.69 -1.07% -5.04% -1.73% Mar/09

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
LVMH 495.90 -6.30 -1.25% -21.32% 327.69B Mar/09
Hermes International 1,904.00 -1.50 -0.08% -23.69% 264.83B Mar/09
L'Oréal 363.80 -7.10 -1.91% -0.19% 237.46B Mar/09
Schneider Electric 245.60 -3.75 -1.50% 12.09% 181.96B Mar/09
TotalEnergies SE 68.67 0.67 0.99% 21.76% 179.93B Mar/09
Airbus 175.76 0.26 0.15% 7.75% 177.16B Mar/09
Safran 316.20 -1.50 -0.47% 32.63% 164.96B Mar/09
Essilor 208.80 -4.00 -1.88% -23.60% 134.52B Mar/09
BNP Paribas 85.28 -1.07 -1.24% 14.56% 123.51B Mar/09
Air Liquide 165.28 -2.02 -1.21% -9.81% 119.01B Mar/09




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
7903.80 7993.49 8642.23 75.93 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: France

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The CAC 40 Index Closes 1.07% Lower
The CAC 40 Index decreased -86 points or 1.07 percent on Monday to close at 7908 points. The decline was led by TP (-5.39%), ArcelorMittal (-3.88%) and Dassault Systemes (-3.76%).
2026-03-09
CAC 40 Pares Losses, Closes 1% Lower
The CAC 40 pared earlier deep losses to close 1% lower at 7,908 on Monday, as intervention talk from G7 finance ministers provided a late-day cushion against surging energy costs. While the index initially plummeted 2.5% to hit five-month lows, a retreat in WTI crude from a peak of nearly $120 back toward the $100 threshold helped stabilize sentiment. However, luxury and consumer heavyweights remained under pressure with L'Oréal falling 2.2% and LVMH dropping 0.9%, as the threat of a regional conflict involving Iran continues to cloud the outlook for global discretionary spending. Industrial and technology sectors also struggled, Schneider Electric lost 1.7% and Dassault Systèmes tumbled 3.4%. Conversely, the defense and energy sectors saw gains with Thales adding 2.6% and TotalEnergies gained 1.3% as Brent prices remained elevated due to output cuts in the Persian Gulf. Traders are now bracing for more aggressive ECB tightening as euro area inflation risks intensify.
2026-03-09
French Stocks Hit 5-Month Low
The CAC 40 dropped 2.5% to around 7,790 points on Monday, marking a three-session losing streak and its lowest level in more than five months, as surging oil prices deepened inflation concerns amid the escalating Middle East war. Oil prices climbed above $100 per barrel as fears grew that the widening conflict could disrupt shipping routes and global energy supplies. This has revived worries about persistent inflation across the euro area, prompting traders to increase bets that the European Central Bank may tighten policy further. Markets now price in two 25-basis-point rate hikes this year, up from expectations of just one late last week. Nearly all sectors traded in the red, with industrials, tech stocks and banks leading the declines. Heavyweights, such as Schneider Electric, Airbus, Safran, and BNP Paribas dropped between 3% to 5%.
2026-03-09