Stocks in France Hit 18-week High

The CAC 40 rose 0.3% to 8,507 on Friday, extending gains from the previous session and reaching its highest level since late February, as softer-than-expected data led traders to scale back expectations for further Federal Reserve rate hikes. Recent data revealed US employment growth eased sharply in June, with revisions to the prior two months’ figures also pointing to a weaker labor market, prompting expectations that the Fed will keep rates unchanged this month and potentially through September. Meanwhile, eurozone inflation continues to move closer to price stability after easing in June, alleviating the need for immediate policy measure. Domestically, industrial production dropped 0.1% month-on-month in May 2026, better than market expectations for a 0.4% decline, but reversing a 0.3% gain in April. Notable performers included ArcelorMittal (2.4%), Edenred (2.3%), and Engie (2.1%). Over the week, the index remains on track for a weekly gain.

The CAC 40 Index is up by 21 points or 0.25 percent on Friday. Top gainers are ArcelorMittal (2.39%), Edenred (2.34%) and ENGIE (2.10%). Biggest losses came from L'Oréal (-2.22%), Kering (-1.78%) and Hermes International (-1.31%).

FR40 increased to 8507.00 Index Points, the highest since February 2026. Over the past 4 weeks, France Stock Market Index (FR40) gained 3.12%, and in the last 12 months, it increased 10.47%.