(BFM Stock Exchange) – The Parisian index fell 0.1% at the start of the afternoon this Wednesday, June 18.
CAC 40 is struggling to get out of its torpor this Wednesday. The Parisian index yields 0.1% to mid-session of this Thursday, June 18, to 7674.03 points.
The Parisian market continues to monitor the evolution of the situation in the Middle East. Donald Trump called Iran on Tuesday evening to “an unconditional capitulation”, after having announced that the United States controlled “now completely and completely Iranian airspace”.
“The direct involvement of the United States would surely exacerbate tensions in the region, at least in the short term. This naturally came to affect risk taking on the market,” comments Sebastian Paris Horvitz of LBPAM.
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Airbus takes off
However, oil prices remain asses. The August contract on northern sea brents 0.1% to 76.38 dollars per barrel while that of July on the WTI listed in New York is stable at $ 74.81 per barrel.
The market is also awaiting the decision of monetary policy of the American federal reserve, which will be rendered this Wednesday evening at 8 p.m. Investors unanimously anticipate a status quo on rates.
On the values ​​side, Airbus takes 2% after having noted its dividend distribution rate and confirmed its 2025 objectives.
Pierre & Vacances leaps by 14% after announcing leading “a review of his strategic options”, which could lead to a shareholder change.
On foreign exchange, the euro takes 0.3% against the dollar at $ 1.1512.
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