CAC 40 Starts the Week in Possitive Territory

2026-03-23 16:57 By Felipe Alarcon 1 min. read

The CAC 40 index finished 0.8% higher at 7,726 on Monday, extending afternoon gains as market confidence stabilized following a pivot toward diplomacy in the Middle East.

The rally was firmly anchored by President Trump’s confirmation of productive dialogue with Tehran and a five-day suspension of military action, a development that effectively neutralized the immediate threat to energy security and global trade routes.

While the broader easing of geopolitical tension pressured TotalEnergies down 1.3% amid falling crude prices, the prospect of lower input and logistical costs catalyzed a surge in cyclical and industrial heavyweights, with Airbus advancing 3.4% and Safran rising 2.%.

Luxury bellwether LVMH gained 1.9% as easing global risks bolstered the outlook for high-end discretionary spending.



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