CAC 40 Gains 1.54% to 8,143.56 Points at Midday
Published on 11/04/2026 at 13:31 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSCAC 40 Extends Midday Recovery
- The CAC 40 stood at 8,143.56 points, up 1.54%, at 12:45 Berlin time on November 4, 2026.
- European equities were supported by Novo Nordisk's raised outlook, a technology rebound and easing bond yields after the US midterm elections.
- Investors were still awaiting eurozone inflation data and further signals on the European Central Bank's interest-rate path.
The CAC 40 was trading at 8,143.56 points at 12:45 Berlin time on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, according to Ideal Investisseur. The index was up 1.54% in the ongoing Paris session. This is a midday reading, not a closing level.
Political Relief Supports European Stocks
Market sentiment improved after preliminary results from the US midterm elections pointed to significant Democratic gains in Congress. As reported by Yahoo Finance, investors were assessing the potential implications for US trade, fiscal and foreign policy. The report also described a partial recovery in European technology shares after recent selling pressure.
The move followed a weak previous session. The CAC 40 had closed at 8,020.31 points on Tuesday, down 0.34%, according to market data reproduced by Boursorama. The current gain therefore represents a meaningful rebound from that close, although the index remained sensitive to political and monetary-policy uncertainty.
Healthcare and Technology Provide Support
Novo Nordisk was a major positive influence on European sentiment after reporting third-quarter adjusted operating profit above expectations and raising its full-year sales and profit forecasts. The company-specific news helped support the healthcare sector and contributed to gains across the broader regional market.
Technology stocks also recovered some of their recent losses. Strong results and guidance from Advanced Micro Devices helped ease concerns about demand for artificial-intelligence infrastructure, although investors continued to question whether high AI investment will translate into sustained earnings growth. Within the CAC 40, the market reading showed BNP Paribas, ArcelorMittal and Societe Generale among the strongest performers, while Thales and Stellantis lagged.
Inflation Data Remains Next Test
Investors were awaiting the eurozone's preliminary October inflation figures and further commentary from European Central Bank officials. A stronger-than-expected inflation reading could reinforce expectations of tighter policy, while a softer result could support the recent decline in bond yields. The CAC 40's midday advance should therefore be viewed as an intra-session market position rather than a settled trend.
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