The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.64% Lower

The CAC 40 fell 0.6% to 8,061 on Monday, following a subdued performance in the previous week, as faltering US–Iran peace talks weighed on market sentiment. US President Trump and Iranian officials rejected each other’s latest proposals aimed at ending the prolonged conflict, with Trump stating that Iran’s counterproposal was “totally unacceptable” and Tehran emphasizing that it would “never bow.” The latest developments underscored the fragility of the current ceasefire, triggering surging oil prices and adding pressure on energy-dependent European economies. Domestically, investors looked ahead to key data releases later this week, including the unemployment rate and final inflation figures. Notable decliners included LVMH (-1%), Schneider Electric (-1.3%), Airbus (-1.3%), Safran (-1.4%), AXA (-4.9%), and Veolia Environnement (-4.2%). In contrast, TotalEnergies climbed 1.2%, supported by higher oil prices amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The CAC 40 Index is falling 52 points. Losses were driven by AXA (-4.90%), Veolia (-4.38%) and Renault (-2.52%). Biggest rises came from STMicroelectronics (3.07%), ENGIE (1.26%) and TotalEnergies SE (1.12%).

The CAC 40 fell 1.1% to close at 8,113 on Friday, extending the previous session’s losses as renewed tensions between the US and Iran rattled investor sentiment. Three US Navy destroyers reportedly intercepted Iranian attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out retaliatory strikes, raising fears of a broader regional conflict and pushing oil prices higher. European markets remained vulnerable to developments in the Middle East due to the region’s reliance on imported energy and concerns that higher oil prices could fuel inflation and weigh on economic growth. US President Trump warned that the EU could face significantly higher tariffs if trade agreements are not reached. Most sectors traded lower, with financial stocks BNP Paribas (-1.8%) and AXA (-1.3%) among the main decliners. Luxury names LVMH (-1.2%) and Hermès (-2.4%) also fell amid weaker risk appetite, while industrials Airbus (-1.9%) and Safran (-2.9%) declined. In contrast, TotalEnergies gained 0.7%.