CAC 40 Advances On Positive Corporate Results
French stocks rose for a third straight session as earnings updates supported sentiment. The CAC 40 traded higher, around 8,429 (+0.28%). Oil fell with easing Middle East worries; Brent was about $82.78. Renault gained on auto-industry revival reports, Orange raised annual profit outlook, and Safran lifted FY26 guidance. INSEE said consumer confidence rose to 86 in July.