France Stock Market Today, 24 November 2025: CAC 40 Reclaims 8,000 as Banks Rally and Defence Stocks Retreat
The CAC 40 rose 0.26% to 8,003.38 by mid-session Monday, with tech and auto stocks leading gains in Paris. Defence shares including Thales and Safran fell after reports of possible progress in Ukraine peace talks. Trading volumes stayed below the three-month average. The index remained well above its 52-week low and near record highs.