Stock Price Climbs for Third Consecutive Day
In the latest economic updates, both France and the Eurozone have shown signs of growth and stability.
The French stock market, Euronext Paris, experienced a significant boost in Q2 2025, with revenues surging by 12.8%. This growth was driven by organic growth and favorable market conditions, although equity listing activity slowed down [1]. The broader French economy grew by 0.3% in Q2 2025, its fastest pace since Q3 2024, mainly due to inventory buildup, while domestic demand remained flat and investment declined [3].
Financial sectors in France also showed signs of strength, with significant client growth and savings increases at BoursoBank, indicating robust consumer financial activity [2]. This positive trend is reflected in the Eurozone market, where strong corporate earnings and trade policy developments are sustaining investor optimism and broader economic growth [4].
However, explicit inflation data for France and the Eurozone in Q2 2025 was not available. Nevertheless, moderate economic growth with stable domestic demand suggests controlled inflationary trends this quarter.
The Eurozone GDP rose 1.4% year-on-year in Q2 2025, slightly below the 1.5% growth rate in Q1. On a monthly basis, consumer prices rose 0.2% in July, while on an annual basis, Eurozone industrial output growth eased to 0.2% in June [5]. The annual harmonized inflation rate stood at 0.9% in July, remaining unchanged from June [6].
Employment in the Euro Area also saw a rise, with the number of employed persons increasing by 0.1% in Q2 2025 [7]. However, the growth rate slightly slowed compared to the previous period.
The Eurozone industrial production, on the other hand, showed a reversal, with a 1.3% fall in June following a 1.1% rise in May [8]. Month-over-month, Eurozone industrial production decreased by 1.3% in June [9].
In terms of stock market performance, French stocks are gaining ground on Thursday, rising for the third consecutive session. Notable gains include Thales, up by 1.7%, while Vinci, Legrand, STMicroElectronics, L'Oreal, Schneider Electric, EssilorLuxottica, and Eurofins Scientific are also up with modest gains [10]. However, some companies such as Carrefour and Hermes International are experiencing moderate losses.
Kering is down by about 1.8%, while LVMH is lower by about 1.3%. Contrastingly, ArcelorMittal and Airbus are gaining nearly 1.5% [5]. The benchmark CAC 40 is up 27.13 points or 0.35% at 7,832.10 [11].
In conclusion, the French and Eurozone economies are showing signs of growth and stability, with moderate inflation and employment increases. The stock markets are also performing well, with some fluctuations in individual company performances.
- The robust growth of the French stock market, as seen in Euronext Paris, and the rising Eurozone GDP, indicate a positive outlook in the business and finance sectors, influencing the general-news landscape.
- Political decisions and trade policies in the Eurozone, as they affect corporate earnings and industrial output, significantly impact the broader economy and stock market performance, which is crucial to the business and finance sectors, influencing the general-news landscape.
