European stock markets are in the green for the last week of the week against the backdrop of a fragile ceasefire in the Middle East. In addition, a peace agreement is said to be on the verge of being concluded between Kiev and Moscow, according to Zelensky’s chief adviser, as reported by Bloomberg. In this context, the CAC 40 gains 0.55% to 8,290 points, and the Euro Stoxx 50 advances by 0.64% to 5,934 points.
On the third day of a fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran, clashes continue in Lebanon, between Israeli strikes and Hezbollah attacks in the north of the Hebrew state. Discussions between Beirut and Tel Aviv are expected next week in Washington. In this still tense context, the United States and Iran are set to open a new round of talks in Islamabad, Pakistan, this weekend. Despite the ceasefire, the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily disrupted. Brent progresses by 0.36% to $96.70 and WTI by 0.22% to $98.80.
On the stock front, Sodexo (-10.74%) marks the biggest decline in the SBF 120 after its half-year results and the lowering of its outlook. Conversely, Robertet (+7%) stands out after a strong 2025 performance, with an Ebitda margin in line with its 2030 objectives. Soitec (+16.65%) surges on the Paris Stock Exchange following the performance of the Taiwanese TSMC, while STMicroelectronics (+2.77%) leads the CAC 40.
In Europe, Brunello Cucinelli (+5.65%) has published quarterly revenues that exceed expectations, supporting the luxury sector. In terms of statistics, the consumer price index in Germany increased by 1.1% in March from the previous month, in line with expectations, after 0.2% in February. Year-on-year, inflation stands at 2.7%, also in line with the consensus, after 1.9% the previous month. Investors are now awaiting American inflation figures.
On the foreign exchange market, the euro is up by 0.15% against the dollar, at 1.1708 USD.
