CAC 40 Falls as US-Iran Tensions Weigh

The CAC 40 Index fell 60 points or 0.74 percent on Monday to close at 8053 points. Leading the losses are LVMH (-4.32%), AXA (-3.59%) and Veolia (-3.43%). Top gainers were TP (7.40%), STMicroelectronics (3.13%) and Orange (1.93%).

The CAC 40 fell 0.7% to close at 8,056 on Monday, as faltering US-Iran peace talks weighed on market sentiment. US President Donald Trump and Iranian officials rejected each other’s latest proposals aimed at ending the prolonged conflict.The developments highlighted the fragility of the current ceasefire, pushing oil prices higher and increasing concerns over inflationary pressures and the impact on energy-dependent European economies. Luxury stocks led the losses amid higher risk aversion, with LVMH down 4.4%, Hermès shedding 3.3%, and L’Oréal falling 2.6%. Industrials also traded lower, with Airbus down 2.4% and Thales losing 1.3%. In contrast, TotalEnergies gained 1.5% as higher crude prices supported energy stocks.

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.