French Stocks Retreat

2026-04-09 08:49 By Joshua Ferrer 1 min. read

The CAC 40 dropped 0.7% to 8,200 on Thursday, reversing a sharp 4.5% rise in the previous session, tracking losses across European peers as sentiment turned cautious amid a fragile US–Iran ceasefire.

Tensions remained elevated as the Strait of Hormuz stayed largely disrupted, while continued Israeli strikes on Lebanon prompted Iran to threaten walking away from the agreement.

US President Donald Trump also warned of renewed escalation if a broader deal is not reached.

Oil prices rebounded after the prior day’s sharp decline, as renewed concerns over potential energy supply disruptions through key shipping routes returned to the forefront.

Meanwhile, French Finance Minister Roland Lescure said the economic impact remains limited for now, though the outlook depends on whether the conflict escalates or stabilizes.

Luxury, aerospace, industrials, and banking stocks led the declines, down 1% to 3%.

In contrast, energy firm TotalEnergies gained 1% as oil prices rose again.



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