Paris equities closed higher on Monday, supported by advances in the Utilities, Oil & Gas and Consumer Services sectors. At the close in Paris the benchmark CAC 40 rose 0.92%, while the wider SBF 120 index finished up 0.91%.
Top performers on the CAC 40
Leading gains on the CAC 40 were Engie SA, which climbed 3.84% to end the session at 27.86. Defense and aerospace group Thales added 3.45%, closing at 246.10, and luxury goods company Kering SA increased 3.30% to finish at 256.50. These three names were the most notable contributors to the index's advance during the session.
Largest decliners on the CAC 40
On the downside, STMicroelectronics NV was the weakest performer on the benchmark, slipping 2.07% to 27.92 at the close. Aircraft engine and equipment maker Safran SA declined 1.44% to 274.40, and Societe Generale SA fell 1.22% to 61.52.
SBF 120 movers
The SBF 120 also recorded notable individual moves. Vusiongroup SA led gainers on the broader index with an 8.40% rise to 109.70. Renewable energy company Voltalia SA was up 4.87% to 6.78, and Ubisoft Entertainment climbed 4.74% to close at 3.97. At the other end, Solutions 30 SE dropped 6.50% to 0.65, Atos SE lost 4.03% to settle at 33.59, and Soitec SA fell 3.68% to 51.80.
Market breadth and notable lows
On the Paris exchange, advancing stocks narrowly outnumbered decliners, with 250 rising versus 244 falling, while 68 shares finished unchanged. Shares of Solutions 30 SE reached five-year lows, trading down 6.50% or 0.05 to 0.65 in late trade.
Volatility and commodities
The CAC 40 VIX, the index that measures implied volatility for CAC 40 options, was unchanged on the day but stood at 18.96, registering a new 52-week high. In commodities trading, June gold futures rose 1.04% to 4,571.34 per troy ounce. Crude oil for May delivery increased 3.70% to $103.33 a barrel, while the June Brent contract climbed 2.42% to $107.87 a barrel.
Foreign exchange and U.S. dollar
In currency markets, the euro weakened against the U.S. dollar, with EUR/USD down 0.49% to 1.15. EUR/GBP was effectively unchanged, slipping 0.02% to 0.87. The U.S. Dollar Index Futures finished firmer, up 0.37% at 100.35.
Overall, Monday's session in Paris was marked by sector-led advances, mixed breadth, and elevated option-implied volatility, alongside stronger commodity prices and a firmer U.S. dollar.