CAC 40 Set for Second Week of Solid Gains

2025-09-19 07:55 By Czyrill Jean Coloma 1 min. read

The CAC 40 rose 0.6% to 7,905 on Friday, heading for its second consecutive week of solid gains as investors assessed a wave of key monetary policy decisions.

The Bank of Japan held interest rates steady, as widely anticipated, but surprised markets by announcing plans to gradually unwind its substantial holdings of exchange-traded funds.

Earlier in the week, the Federal Reserve lowered interest rates for the first time since December 2024, while the Bank of England opted to hold its benchmark rate steady.

The positive momentum was further supported by broad-based gains across the index.

Stellantis NV led the CAC 40, climbing 3.5% to a one-month high after Berenberg upgraded the stock to “Buy” from “Hold.” Other notable performers included Accor, Airbus, Renault, and ArcelorMittal, with shares advancing between 1.5% and 2.3%.

On the economic front, France’s business climate indicator held steady at 96 in September, staying below its long-term average of 100.



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