The CAC 40 rose 0.5% to 8,374 on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session as easing inflation concerns and developments in the Middle East boosted market sentiment. During the ECB Forum, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had moderated in recent weeks, while ECB President Christine Lagarde noted that risks to euro-area inflation and growth had become less pronounced. Additional support came from reports of "positive progress" in indirect US-Iran technical talks held in Doha. Domestically, France's state budget deficit narrowed to EUR 93.3 billion in the January–May period from EUR 94.0 billion a year earlier, as general budget revenues rose 6.0% year-on-year while expenditures increased 3.5%. Luxury stocks led the advance, with LVMH (1.4%), Kering (1.7%), and Hermes (0.4%) among the top gainers. Elsewhere, Sodexo jumped nearly 7% to its highest level since October 2025 after reporting solid Q3 results and raising its FY organic revenue growth forecast.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, rose to 8499 points on July 2, 2026, gaining 1.94% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.28% and is up 9.61% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. Historically, the France Stock Market Index (FR40) reached an all time high of 8642.23 in February of 2026. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on July 2 of 2026.

France's main stock market index, the FR40, rose to 8499 points on July 2, 2026, gaining 1.94% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 4.28% and is up 9.61% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from France. The France Stock Market Index (FR40) is expected to trade at 7992.46 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 7617.65 in 12 months time.



Indexes Price Day Month Year Date
FR40 8,501.40 164.11 1.97% 4.31% 9.63% Jul/02

Components Price Day Year MCap Date
LVMH 492.05 11.05 2.30% 1.27% 287.61B Jul/02
L'Oréal 383.05 2.70 0.71% 2.74% 234.46B Jul/02
TotalEnergies SE 66.23 0.31 0.47% 24.10% 214.63B Jul/02
Hermes International 1,620.00 25.00 1.57% -31.09% 208.87B Jul/02
Schneider Electric 274.95 -1.70 -0.61% 21.98% 170.09B Jul/02
Airbus 200.85 2.63 1.33% 13.63% 163.48B Jul/02
Safran 353.20 3.30 0.94% 30.81% 132.92B Jul/02
Air Liquide 179.90 3.60 2.04% 2.25% 119.3B Jul/02
Sanofi 74.19 1.14 1.56% -10.04% 118.63B Jul/02
BNP Paribas 101.86 0.70 0.69% 33.01% 115.57B Jul/02




Related Last Previous Unit Reference
France Inflation Rate 1.80 2.40 percent Jun 2026
France Interest Rate 2.40 2.15 percent Jun 2026
France Unemployment Rate 8.10 7.90 percent Mar 2026

France Stock Market Index (FR40)
The FR40 tracks the performance of 40 selected companies among the top 100 market capitalization and the most active listed equities traded on the NYSE Euronext Paris. It is free floating, modified capitalization-weighted index with a base value of 100 as of December 31, 1987. This index is primarily derived from over-the-counter trading and contracts for difference indexes (CFDs).
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
8499.40 8337.29 8642.23 75.93 1987 - 2026 points Daily

Market Data Coverage: France

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French Stocks Rebound
The CAC 40 rose 0.5% to 8,374 on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session as easing inflation concerns and developments in the Middle East boosted market sentiment. During the ECB Forum, Fed Chair Kevin Warsh said inflation risks had moderated in recent weeks, while ECB President Christine Lagarde noted that risks to euro-area inflation and growth had become less pronounced. Additional support came from reports of "positive progress" in indirect US-Iran technical talks held in Doha. Domestically, France's state budget deficit narrowed to EUR 93.3 billion in the January–May period from EUR 94.0 billion a year earlier, as general budget revenues rose 6.0% year-on-year while expenditures increased 3.5%. Luxury stocks led the advance, with LVMH (1.4%), Kering (1.7%), and Hermes (0.4%) among the top gainers. Elsewhere, Sodexo jumped nearly 7% to its highest level since October 2025 after reporting solid Q3 results and raising its FY organic revenue growth forecast.
2026-07-02
The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.47% Higher
The CAC 40 Index is gaining 39 points or 0.47 percent on Thursday. Leading the gains are Sanofi (1.52%), Essilor (1.39%) and Credit Agricole (1.12%). Top losers are Schneider Electric (-2.04%) and TP (-1.57%).
2026-07-02
CAC 40 Slips Amid ECB Forum
The CAC 40 fell 0.8% to close at 8,337 on Wednesday as investors paused after strong gains over the previous three-month period and monitored developments at the ECB Forum. Governing Council member Martinš Kazaks signaled there was no urgency for the ECB to raise interest rates in July, noting that easing oil prices linked to peace efforts in the Middle East had helped reduce inflation pressures. Meanwhile, the US and Iran held indirect technical talks in Doha aimed at securing shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz and reaching a lasting ceasefire. Luxury stocks traded lower, with L'Oréal down 0.9%. Schneider Electric fell 3.1% after agreeing to acquire Cognite. TotalEnergies lost 3.1% as oil prices remained near pre-conflict lows. Air Liquide rose 1.7% after announcing a $170 million investment in the US to supply ultra-pure gases to SK Hynix. Airbus added 1.9% after Scandinavian Airlines placed an order for up to 40 widebody aircraft.
2026-07-01