CAC 40 closes 0.3 percent higher as yields ease
Published on 10/16/2026 at 23:26 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSRates and weekly balance
- CAC 40 closed at 7,957 points on October 16, up 22 points or 0.3 percent.
- Eurozone inflation rose to 3.8 percent in September from 3.2 percent in August.
- EssilorLuxottica led CAC 40 gainers with a 3.8 percent rise.
- French BTF auctions are scheduled for October 19, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. CET.
The CAC 40 closed at 7,957 points on October 16, 2026, up 22 points or 0.3 percent. Lower bond yields helped rate-sensitive technology shares recover after Thursday's artificial intelligence selloff, Yahoo Finance reports.
EssilorLuxottica led the index with a 3.8 percent gain. The move helped the CAC 40 complete a three-session advance and a 1.97 percent weekly rise, according to Morningstar.
Why did the CAC 40 rise as yields eased?
European equities recovered as sovereign yields pulled back from recent highs. The eurozone inflation rate reached 3.8 percent in September, compared with 3.2 percent in August, while investors also monitored oil prices and long-term rates, Investir Les Echos reports.
Consumer services, oil and gas, and healthcare were the strongest CAC 40 sectors. Rising stocks outnumbered decliners on the Paris exchange by 260 to 200, with 86 unchanged, according to Reuters via Investing.com.
Winners and losers in the CAC 40
The following winners and losers are from the October 16 close, as listed by Reuters via Investing.com:
- EssilorLuxottica up 3.8 percent
- Renault up 3.3 percent
- Thales up 2.8 percent
- Schneider Electric down 1.8 percent
- Publicis Groupe down 1.3 percent
- Michelin down 1.2 percent
The CAC 40 finishes the week higher
The index gained 1.97 percent during the week and rose 1.65 percent over the last three sessions. It was 8.82 percent below its record close of 8,726.03 points from August 10, 2026, and 2.37 percent lower year to date, Morningstar reports.
What comes next for the CAC 40
- October 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. CET: France's 3-month, 6-month and 12-month Treasury bill auctions are scheduled, Borsa Italiana reports.
- October 23, 2026, 8:00 a.m. CET: Preliminary eurozone manufacturing and services purchasing managers' indexes are due, according to LiteFinance.
CAC 40 price data for October 16, 2026
The CAC 40 closed at 7,957 points on October 16, 2026, up 22 points or 0.3 percent, according to Morningstar. The previous close was 7,935 points.
CAC 40 by the numbers on October 16, 2026
- Index: CAC 40
- Home exchange: Euronext Paris, France
- Close on October 16, 2026: 7,957 points
- Change versus previous close of October 15, 2026: up 22 points (up 0.3 percent)
- Previous close: 7,935 points
- Top gainer: EssilorLuxottica up 3.8 percent
- Top loser: Schneider Electric down 1.8 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 19, 2026, 1:00 p.m. CET: French BTF auctions
