Overview of Market Performance#
On Tuesday, French stocks ended the trading session on a positive note, with the CAC 40 index rising by 0.23%. The SBF 120 index also saw a modest increase of 0.17%. This upward movement was primarily driven by strong performances in the Basic Materials, Oil & Gas, and Utilities sectors.
Notable Gainers and Losers#
Among the top performers on the CAC 40, Stellantis NV saw a significant increase of 3.41%, closing at 5.85. Other notable gainers included ArcelorMittal SA, which rose by 2.31% to finish at 45.23, and Air Liquide SA, up 2.17% to close at 169.16.
Conversely, some stocks faced declines. Dassault Systemes SE dropped by 2.44% to 16.59, while Capgemini SE fell by 1.91% to 96.36. Safran SA also saw a decrease of 1.81%, ending at 282.10.
SBF 120 Highlights#
In the broader SBF 120 index, Verallia was a standout performer, climbing 4.74% to 17.24. Stellantis NV also featured prominently here, along with Viridien SA, which gained 2.97% to close at 131.80. However, Worldline SA suffered a significant loss of 15.13%, ending at 0.30.
Market Statistics#
Overall, the Paris Stock Exchange saw more declining stocks than rising ones, with 264 stocks down compared to 194 up, and 101 remaining unchanged. The CAC 40 VIX, which indicates market volatility, remained steady at 18.96, marking a new 52-week high.
In commodities, Gold Futures for June delivery decreased slightly by 0.06% to $4,436.62 per troy ounce. In contrast, crude oil prices rose, with May delivery up 5.62% to $93.08 per barrel and June Brent oil up 4.74% to $100.47 per barrel. Currency exchange rates showed the EUR/USD unchanged at 1.16, while the US Dollar Index Futures increased by 0.66% to 99.38.