(BFM Stock Exchange) – The Parisian index progresses at the mid -session of this Tuesday, May 20, reconnecting with the 7,900 points. Orange occupies the head of the Parisian star index, supported by information from Bloomberg concerning a sale of SFR.

The Paris Stock Exchange wins a little land. Its star index, CAC 40 increases up 0.43% to 7,917.63 points at mid-session after symbolically conceded 0.04% the day before.

On Monday, the American indices also resisted the announcement of the degradation of the credit note of the United States by Moody’s at the end of last week.

This Tuesday, the Parisian market is going ahead, watching for the slightest development on the file of customs duties in the United States and after having read a monetary policy decision in China. As expected, the Banque Populaire de China has lowered two of its main guiding rates to stimulate the economy of the Middle Empire.

As for business news, the publication of Home Depot in the United States was closely monitored. Flagship barometer of the appetite of the American consumer, the American distribution giant confirmed its objectives. Its financial director told CNBC that the company will not increase its prices due to American customs duties.

Orange in green

On the Paris Stock Exchange, Orange climbs 2.8% while according to Bloomberg, Patrick Drahi would be maneuver to sell his majority participation in SFR.

Aramis Group gives 6.8%, the last stage point of the online sales specialist in used cars pleaded for profits.

In other markets, the euro takes 0.11% against the dollar at $ 1.1244. Oil gives way. The July Brent of the Northern Brent contract restores 0.20% to $ 65.41 a barrel while that of June on the WTI listed in New York is down 0.16% to 62.04 Dollars per barrel.