French equity markets closed in positive territory on Monday, with the benchmark CAC 40 rising 0.67% at the end of trading in Paris and the broader SBF 120 finishing up 0.65%.
Sector gains were concentrated in Consumer Services, Basic Materials and Financials, which collectively supported the advance across the main indices.
Top movers on the CAC 40
Danone SA was the session's strongest performer on the CAC 40, climbing 4.74% - a rise of 3.12 points to close at 68.96. ArcelorMittal SA followed with a 3.94% increase, adding 1.81 points to finish at 47.79, while Accor SA rose 3.23%, gaining 1.48 points to end the day at 47.34.
Largest declines on the CAC 40
At the other end of the index, Kering SA lost 2.12%, slipping 5.60 points to close at 258.55. LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE declined 1.57%, down 8.60 points to 538.30, and TotalEnergies SE eased 0.85%, falling 0.52 points to finish at 60.63.
SBF 120 headline moves
Among constituents of the SBF 120, Atos SE recorded a 5.13% gain to 58.20. Danone's strong showing carried over to the broader index as well, with the stock up 4.74% to settle at 68.96. Air France KLM SA advanced 4.67%, closing at 11.32.
The weakest performers on the SBF 120 included Eramet SA, down 9.69% to 66.65 in late trade; Worldline SA, which lost 5.01% to end at 1.36; and SES, which fell 3.47% to 6.68 at the close.
Market breadth and notable milestones
Rising issues outnumbered decliners on the Paris Stock Exchange by 270 to 223, with 82 names finishing unchanged. Shares of ArcelorMittal reached a five-year high during the session as the stock rose to 47.79.
Volatility and related indicators
The CAC 40 VIX, a gauge of implied volatility for options on the CAC 40, was unchanged on the day at 18.96 and marked a new 52-week high.
Commodities and energy prices
In commodities trading, April gold futures were lower, falling 1.01% or 47.84 to 4,697.26 per troy ounce for the April contract. Crude oil for March delivery declined 5.09% or 3.32 to trade at 61.89 a barrel, while the April Brent contract fell 4.70% or 3.26 to 66.06 a barrel.
Foreign exchange and dollar moves
The euro-dollar rate was essentially unchanged at 1.18, showing a 0.35% variation, while EUR/GBP was unchanged with a 0.12% movement to 0.86. The US Dollar Index futures rose 0.55% to 97.39.
Overall, the session closed with positive direction for French equities, led by gains in select consumer, materials and financial names, alongside mixed moves in commodities and currencies.