CAC 40 Loses Over 1% As Higher Oil Prices Fuel Inflation, Growth Concerns

French stocks fell, snapping a three-day winning streak, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more strikes on Iran. Markets flagged elevated risk of damage to Gulf energy infrastructure, which could boost inflation and slow growth, creating near-term risk-off pressure across equities and energy-sensitive sectors.

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French stocks fell, snapping a three-day winning streak, after U.S. President Donald Trump vowed more strikes on Iran. Markets flagged elevated risk of damage to Gulf energy infrastructure, which could boost inflation and slow growth, creating near-term risk-off pressure across equities and energy-sensitive sectors.