The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.72% Higher

The CAC 40 rose 0.2% to around 8,638 on Friday, hovering near a record high and on track for its strongest-ever monthly performance in February, as investors tracked AI developments and US–Iran nuclear talks. A third round of negotiations in Geneva concluded Thursday without a major step forward to ease tensions or prevent potential US military action. Market attention also turned to a fresh wave of European economic data. In France, the economy expanded 0.2% quarter-on-quarter in Q4 2025, slowing from 0.5% in Q3 and marking the softest growth in three quarters. Annual consumer inflation accelerated to 1% in February from 0.3%, while annual producer prices fell 2.3% in January, the sharpest decline since December 2024. Standout performers included Schneider Electric (+1%), Sanofi (+1.1%), and AXA (+0.7%). In contrast, LVMH (-1%), Airbus (-1.1%), and EssilorLuxottica (-1.1%) were among the main decliners.

The CAC 40 Index is picking up 62 points or 0.72 percent on Thursday. Gains are led by Schneider Electric (1.10%), ArcelorMittal (1.08%) and Sanofi (0.93%). Biggest losers are TP (-8.69%), Edenred (-2.48%) and ENGIE (-1.66%).

The CAC 40 Index rose 62 points or 0.72 percent on Thursday to close at 8621 points. Leading the gains are ENGIE (8.08%), TP (7.75%) and Edenred (5.36%). Top losers were ArcelorMittal (-1.90%), Pernod Ricard (-1.81%) and Societe Generale (-1.22%).