The CAC 40 benchmark that tracks the 40 largest French stocks based on the Euronext Paris retreated on Tuesday amidst uncertainty surrounding the stop gap budget aimed at preventing a partial government shutdown in early 2026. Key economic data releases from the U.S. also added to the caution.
The CAC 40 benchmark is currently trading at 8,103.43, slipping 0.22 percent from the previous close of 8,121.07. The day's trading has been between 8,099.04 and 8,127.07. Amidst the negative sentiment, only 7 scrips in the index are trading above the flatline.
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April 24, 2026 15:15 ET Economics news flow was relatively light this week even as the conflict in the Middle East continued, raising concerns for policymakers. In the U.S., spending data, initial jobless claims and pending home sales were the highlights. Business confidence in the biggest euro area economy was in focus in Europe. Inflation data from Japan gained attention in Asia.