Overview
- The CAC 40 rose 0.83% to 7,983.38 by 09:55 in Paris, recouping part of Friday’s 1.53% decline after President Trump adopted a more conciliatory stance toward China.
- Analysts said his weekend message signaled openness to a deal and a retreat from the floated 100% tariff after China’s rare‑earth export curbs, a shift that also lifted Wall Street later in the day.
- Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu’s second government took office, seeking to file a budget on time while facing opposition threats of censure.
- France’s 10‑year government bond yield hovered at 3.48%, unchanged from Friday, as political risk premia continue to pressure sovereign debt.
- Nexans named Julien Hueber chief executive to replace Christopher Guérin, and the shares fell about 8.5% in early trading.