(Reuters) – The main European stock markets are in disarray at the start of the session on Friday, as investors wait to know who will be the next French Prime Minister, who must be named before the end of the day.
In Paris, the CAC 40 gained 0.24% to 8,060.55 points around 07:06 GMT. In Frankfurt, the Dax rose 0.22% and in London, the FTSE 100 lost 0.09%.
The EuroStoxx 50 index is up 0.21%, the FTSEurofirst 300 is up 0.03% and the Stoxx 600 is up 0.01%.
This Friday, eyes turn to the political situation in France, where President Emmanuel Macron has promised to appoint a new Prime Minister by Friday evening.
According to several political parties, the party leaders and presidents of groups in the National Assembly, excluding the National Rally (RN) and France Insoumise (LFI), were invited Friday at 2:30 p.m. (12:30 GMT) to the Elysée.
Investors are also monitoring the situation in the Middle East, as the Israeli government ratified the ceasefire agreement with Hamas on Friday, paving the way for the cessation of fighting in Gaza in the next 24 hours.
In terms of values, Stellantis increased by 2.05% after announcing on Friday a 13% increase in its consolidated billings in the third quarter, compared to the identical period of 2024, to 1.3 million vehicles according to preliminary figures.
(Written by Mara Vîlcu, edited by Blandine Hénault)
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