CAC 40 loses 108 points at midday as unrest spreads
Published on 10/19/2026 at 13:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSPolitical risk and bond costs
- CAC 40 stood at 7,849 points at 12:39 p.m. CEST on October 19, down 108 points or 1.4 percent.
- France's 10-year yield rose 7 basis points to 4.86 percent as unrest intensified.
- Stellantis was the weakest CAC 40 stock, down 4.5 percent at midday.
- France's parliament votes on budget revenues on October 20, 2026.
The CAC 40 fell 108 points, or 1.4 percent, to 7,849 points at 12:39 p.m. CEST on October 19. French unrest and renewed fiscal concerns pushed the benchmark lower, while the 10-year government yield rose to 4.86 percent.
Stellantis led declines with a 4.5 percent drop. The stock broke below a reported support level as French shares faced broad selling pressure, Ideal Investisseur reported.
Why is the CAC 40 down today?
Weekend protests over living costs and public services intensified concerns about France's political stability and fiscal outlook. The French 10-year yield climbed 7 basis points to 4.86 percent, widening the premium over German debt, CNBC reported.
The CAC 40 was the weakest major European benchmark in early trading. Banks, retailers, tourism companies and commercial property stocks were among the hardest hit, Reuters said.
CAC 40 winners and losers at midday
The following performers were listed at 12:16 p.m. CEST by Ideal Investisseur:
- Euronext up 1.6 percent
- Capgemini up 0.8 percent
- STMicroelectronics up 0.4 percent
- Stellantis down 4.5 percent: support breakdown
- Accor down 3.4 percent: third-quarter results are due on October 22
- Societe Generale down 3.0 percent
What comes next for the CAC 40
- October 20, 2026: France's parliament votes on the revenue section of the 2027 budget, Boursorama reports.
- October 22, 2026: Accor is scheduled to publish third-quarter results, Ideal Investisseur reports.
- October 23, 2026: Moody's reviews France's credit rating, which may affect sovereign risk sentiment, Reuters via Fidelity reports.
CAC 40 price data for October 19, 2026
The CAC 40 stood at 7,849 points at 12:39 p.m. CEST on October 19, down 108 points or 1.4 percent from the previous close of 7,957 points, Euronext Paris data showed. The previous close was recorded on October 16, 2026.
CAC 40 by the numbers on October 19, 2026
- Index: CAC 40
- Home exchange: Euronext Paris, France
- Level at 12:39 p.m. CEST on October 19, 2026: 7,849 points
- Change versus previous close of October 16, 2026: down 108 points (down 1.4 percent)
- Previous close: 7,957 points
- Top gainer: Euronext up 1.6 percent
- Top loser: Stellantis down 4.5 percent
- Next scheduled event: October 20, 2026: France's parliament votes on budget revenues
