The CAC 40 fell 1.6% to close at 7,835 on Thursday, hitting its lowest level since late March amid growing concerns over France’s deteriorating public finances. France presented its 2027 budget bill, seeking to cut spending and raise taxes as it tries to balance strained debt markets with public discontent over the rising cost of living. The country has struggled to contain its debt, with the budget deficit still well above the eurozone’s 3% ceiling. Under the draft budget, the government aims to reduce the deficit to 5% of GDP through 43 billion euros in spending cuts and other measures. France’s 10-year OAT yield surged above 4.9%, reaching its highest level since July 2002 after posting its biggest quarterly increase in nearly four decades. Losses were broad-based, with LVMH down 2.7%, BNP Paribas falling 3.6% and Airbus losing 2.6%.
France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 7835 points on October 1, 2026, losing 1.62% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 5.38% and is down 2.75% 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 8755.03 in August of 2026. France Stock Market Index (FR40) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on October 1 of 2026.
France's main stock market index, the FR40, fell to 7835 points on October 1, 2026, losing 1.62% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 5.38% and is down 2.75% 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 7707.03 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 7354.03 in 12 months time.