CAC 40 Edges Higher In Cautious Trade

France’s equity benchmark CAC 40 edged higher on Wednesday, snapping a six-day losing streak, as investors picked up some stocks despite lingering concerns about U.S.-Iran tensions. A drop in bond yields and bargain hunting at a few counters contributed to market’s rise.

Investors looked ahead to the minutes from the Federal Reserve’s most recent monetary policy meeting for clues about the central bank’s interest rate moves.