The opening in a mild rise did not hold. The CAC 40 quickly falls into the negative territory (-0.30% around 8,090 points), in a context marked by the return of geopolitical uncertainties.
Context: Stock market news
Fact Check: CAC 40 is a French stock market index.
The Middle East remains the main catalyst
Investors remain focused on the situation around the Strait of Hormuz. Donald Trump stated that the United States would try to restore maritime traffic, while also hinting at the possibility of further strikes against Iran.
The lack of diplomatic progress maintains a high level of risk, weighing on risky assets and limiting buying initiatives at the beginning of the week.
Fact Check: Tensions in the Middle East affecting financial markets.
Commodities and currencies under watch
Oil slightly retreats after recent tensions, with Brent around $107. On the currency market, the euro remains strong against the dollar at 1.1737.
Gold holds steady at high levels, a sign of persistent demand for safe-haven assets.
Macro data: a dense morning in Europe
Several indicators are expected:
- Manufacturing PMIs in Spain, Italy, Germany, and the eurozone
- Sentix Investor Confidence Index
In the United States, markets will follow industrial orders and durable goods this afternoon.
Stocks: limited contrasts
Rising:
- Renault makes slight gains despite the threat of American tariffs
- Stellantis remains stable
- TF1 advances despite a weak quarter, with the market applauding the maintenance of objectives
Falling:
- DBV Technologies declines, hindered by a sharp increase in net loss despite strengthened cash reserves
The movement remains technical and cautious:
The 8,000-point threshold remains a short-term monitoring level in a market sensitive to oil fluctuations and political announcements.
