(BFM Stock Exchange) – The Parisian index finished in the green and above the threshold of 7,900 points. Kering, Orange and Michelin supported the ascent of the CAC 40 this Tuesday evening.

The Paris Stock Exchange resumed the way to the increase in the aftermath of a symbolic drop of 0.04%. The CAC 40 closing up 0.75% to 7,942.42 points, this Tuesday, May 20.

The Parisian index has completely set aside and digested Moody’s decision to lower the United States credit note.

In Europe, operators have learned of an improvement greater than the expectations of consumer’s confidence over a month in May, according to preliminary data published by the European Commission.

In Germany, the Dax 40 crossed the 24,000 -point threshold at the end, at 24,017.30 points while the German Minister of Finance Lars Klingbeil, promised a program aimed at relaunching investment in the country before the summer.

In the United States, the atmosphere is a little dull. At the end of European markets, the Dow Jones gave way 0.2%, the NASDAQ fell 0.4%while the S&P 500 also yields 0.4%.

American investors have taken note of the publication of Home Depot. 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 closes up 3.8% while according to Bloomberg, Patrick Drahi would be maneuver to sell his majority participation in SFR.

Aramis Group limited its withdrawal to 3.1%, the last stage point of the specialist in online sales of used cars pleaded for profits.

In other markets, the euro takes 0.17% against the dollar at $ 1.1251. Oil is downward oriented. The July Brent of the Northern Mer contract restores 0.81% to $ 65.01 a barrel while that of June on the WTI listed in New York contracts from 0.77% to 61.66 Dollars per barrel.