French stocks fell sharply Thursday morning, pushing the benchmark CAC 40 to a two-week low, as an escalation in tensions in the Middle East pushed up oil prices, triggering inflation concerns. Also, a hawkish tone by U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on U.S. inflation added to the weak sentiment.
Shares from financial and luxury sectors are among the major losers.
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CAC 40 Drops To 2-week Low As Oil Prices Rise After Strikes On Energy Facilities
2026-03-19 10:53:24
