Paris Stocks Climb as CAC 40 Nears Record; Edenred Sinks on Brazil Fee CapFrance’s blue‑chip index extends gains; luxury and banks advance while meal‑voucher giant tumbles after Brasília’s decree
The CAC 40 rose about 1% to 8,240 in early Paris trading Wednesday, nearing its October record high. Edenred shares dropped 9% after Brazil capped merchant fees and sped up voucher settlements, hitting earnings prospects. Gains were led by luxury and financial stocks, while STMicroelectronics and Dassault Systèmes edged lower. France’s annual inflation slowed to 1.0% in October, with ECB rates unchanged.