CAC 40 Jumps on Easing US-Iran Tensions

2026-05-06 16:35 By Isabela Couto 1 min. read

The CAC 40 climbed 2.9% to close at 8,299 on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session as an improved geopolitical backdrop and upbeat corporate earnings lifted sentiment.

US President Donald Trump signaled a pause in efforts to assist vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing talks with Iran, and said “great progress” had been made toward a potential agreement, easing concerns over disruptions to a key energy corridor.

Financials led gains, with BNP Paribas (+5.2%), Société Générale (+5.5%), and Crédit Agricole (+3.6%) advancing, while AXA rose 3.7% after reporting solid Q1 growth and reaffirming full-year targets.

Luxury stocks also performed strongly, with LVMH (+5.1%), Hermès (+5.3%), and Kering (+6.7%) higher.

Industrials rallied, with Safran (+9.0%) and Airbus (+6.0%) rising after March industrial output grew 1% month-on-month, beating expectations.



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CAC 40 Jumps on Easing US-Iran Tensions
The CAC 40 climbed 2.9% to close at 8,299 on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session as an improved geopolitical backdrop and upbeat corporate earnings lifted sentiment. US President Donald Trump signaled a pause in efforts to assist vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, citing ongoing talks with Iran, and said “great progress” had been made toward a potential agreement, easing concerns over disruptions to a key energy corridor. Financials led gains, with BNP Paribas (+5.2%), Société Générale (+5.5%), and Crédit Agricole (+3.6%) advancing, while AXA rose 3.7% after reporting solid Q1 growth and reaffirming full-year targets. Luxury stocks also performed strongly, with LVMH (+5.1%), Hermès (+5.3%), and Kering (+6.7%) higher. Industrials rallied, with Safran (+9.0%) and Airbus (+6.0%) rising after March industrial output grew 1% month-on-month, beating expectations.
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