Daily market brief

Market brief — July 26, 2026

Friday, markets closed with the CAC 40 at 8,299.09 (-1.64%), the DAX at 24,763.12 (-1.56%), the Euro Stoxx 50 at 6,210.17 (-1.69%), the S&P 500 at 7,408.30 (-1.21%) and the Nasdaq…

Market brief — July 25, 2026

Friday, markets closed with the CAC 40 at 8,299.09 (-1.64%), the DAX at 24,763.12 (-1.56%), the Euro Stoxx 50 at 6,210.17 (-1.69%), the S&P 500 at 7,408.30 (-1.21%) and the Nasdaq…

Market brief — July 24, 2026

Yesterday, markets closed in a clear risk-off and duration-sensitive posture, with the proprietary close showing the CAC 40 at 8,299.09 (-1.64%), the DAX at 24,763.12 (-1.56%), th…

Market brief — July 23, 2026

Yesterday, markets finished the session in a mixed, rate-sensitive posture: the CAC 40 closed at 8,437.89 (+0.89%), the DAX at 25,155.41 (+0.58%) and the Euro Stoxx 50 at 6,316.99…

Market brief — July 22, 2026

Yesterday, equities in the US and Europe rebounded as the S&P 500 closed at 7,509.20 (+0.89%), the Nasdaq at 25,837.21 (+1.29%), the DAX at 25,011.35 (+0.66%), the Euro Stoxx 50 a…

Market brief — July 21, 2026

Yesterday, global equities closed broadly lower as the S&P 500 fell 0.19% to 7,443.28, marking its third consecutive decline and lowest close since June 29, while the Nasdaq Compo…

Market brief — July 20, 2026

Friday, global equities closed broadly lower as a sharp semiconductor sell-off and renewed AI valuation concerns triggered a risk-off pivot, with the S&P 500 falling 1.01% to 7,45…

Market brief — July 19, 2026

Friday, global equities closed broadly lower as a sharp semiconductor sell-off and renewed AI valuation concerns triggered a risk-off pivot, with the S&P 500 falling 1.01% to 7,45…

Market brief — July 18, 2026

Friday, global equities closed broadly lower as a sharp semiconductor sell-off and renewed AI valuation concerns triggered a risk-off pivot, with the S&P 500 falling 1.01% to 7,45…

Market brief — July 17, 2026

Yesterday, US equities closed broadly lower as a sharp sell-off in semiconductor stocks and renewed AI valuation concerns overshadowed solid second-quarter earnings, with the S&P …

Market brief — July 16, 2026

Yesterday, US equities closed modestly higher as softer producer inflation data and a robust start to the second-quarter earnings season restored risk appetite, with the S&P 500 g…

Market brief — July 15, 2026

US equities reversed Monday’s geopolitical sell-off to close higher on Tuesday, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.38% to 7,543.59 and the Nasdaq surging 0.90% to 26,107.01, while Europea…

Market brief — July 14, 2026

Yesterday, US equities closed lower as geopolitical tensions over the Strait of Hormuz reignited, with President Trump announcing a renewed blockade on Iranian shipping that threa…

Market brief — July 13, 2026

Friday closed with a modest risk-on rebound as investors piled back into chip stocks on renewed optimism over AI demand, lifting the S&P 500 to 7,575.39 (+0.42%) and the Nasdaq to…

Market brief — July 12, 2026

Friday closed with a modest risk-on rebound as investors piled back into chip stocks on renewed optimism over AI demand, lifting the S&P 500 to 7,575.39 (+0.42%) and the Nasdaq to…

Market brief — July 11, 2026

Friday closed with a modest risk-on rebound as investors piled back into chip stocks on renewed optimism over AI demand, lifting the S&P 500 to 7,575.39 (+0.42%) and the Nasdaq to…

Market brief — July 10, 2026

Yesterday, global markets closed with a sharp risk-off reversal as chip stocks tumbled and crude oil spiked, dragging the Nasdaq down 1.16% to 25,818.69 and the DAX 1.37% to 25,46…

Market brief — July 9, 2026

Yesterday, global markets closed with a sharp risk-off reversal as chip stocks tumbled and crude oil spiked, dragging the Nasdaq down 1.16% to 25,818.69 and the DAX 1.37% to 25,46…

Market brief — July 8, 2026

Yesterday, global markets closed with a sharp risk-off reversal as chip stocks tumbled and crude oil spiked, dragging the Nasdaq down 1.16% to 25,818.69 and the DAX 1.37% to 25,46…

Market brief — July 7, 2026

Yesterday, European markets closed with modest divergence as the CAC 40 (FR) slipped 0.33% to 8,479.87 while the DAX (EU) gained 0.15% to 25,817.89, and the Euro Stoxx 50 (EU) fel…

Market brief — July 6, 2026

Vendredi, European markets closed with strong gains as the CAC 40 (FR) rose 0.39% to 8,508.07 and the DAX (EU) climbed 0.78% to 25,779.31, while the Euro Stoxx 50 (EU) advanced 0.…

Market brief — July 5, 2026

Vendredi, European markets closed with strong gains as the CAC 40 (FR) rose 0.39% to 8,508.07 and the DAX (EU) climbed 0.78% to 25,779.31, while the Euro Stoxx 50 (EU) advanced 0.…

Market brief — July 4, 2026

Vendredi, les marchés européens ont clôturé en forte hausse, avec le CAC 40 (FR) progressant de 0,39 % à 8 508,07 points et le DAX (EU) de 0,78 % à 25 779,31 points, tandis que l’…

Market brief — July 3, 2026

European markets rebounded sharply on Friday, with the CAC 40 surging 1.65% to 8,474.86 and the DAX climbing 2.16% to 25,580.88, while the Euro Stoxx 50 gained 1.24% to 6,360.47. …

Market brief — July 2, 2026

Yesterday, global markets extended their rebound into early Wednesday, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.79% to 7,499.36 and the Nasdaq surging 1.52% to 26,213.72, while European indices…

Market brief — July 1, 2026

US and European markets extended their rebound into early Wednesday, with the S&P 500 gaining 0.79% to 7,499.36 and the Nasdaq surging 1.52% to 26,213.72, while European indices l…

Market brief — June 30, 2026

US markets snapped a five-day losing streak as technology stocks regained strength, with the Nasdaq surging 2.07% to close at 25,820.14 and the S&P 500 gaining 1.18% to 7,440.43. …

Market brief — June 29, 2026

Friday, US markets closed in slight decline as the S&P 500 ended at 7,354.02 (-0.05%) and the Nasdaq at 25,297.62 (-0.24%), while European indices showed weakness with the CAC 40 …

Market brief — June 28, 2026

Vendredi, US markets closed in slight decline, with the S&P 500 ending at 7,357.49 (-0.01%) and the Nasdaq at 25,358.60 (-0.46%), while European indices showed resilience: the CAC…

Market brief — June 27, 2026

Vendredi, les marchés américains ont clôturé en légère baisse, marquant la cinquième séance de déclin consécutive pour le S&P 500 et le Nasdaq, tandis que les indices européens on…

Market brief — June 11, 2026

US equities are still digesting a classic risk-off macro shock: the S&P 500 is at 7,386.65 (-0.26%), the Nasdaq at 25,678.82 (-0.97%), the DAX at 24,433.06 (-0.74%), and the Euro …

Market brief — June 10, 2026

Global equities are mixed but still constructive: the S&P 500 is at 7,405.73 (+0.30%), the Nasdaq at 25,929.66 (+0.86%), while the CAC 40 sits at 8,199.29 (-0.23%) and the DAX at …

Market brief — June 9, 2026

Markets are mixed but constructive: the S&P 500 is up 0.3% to 7,405.73, the Nasdaq is outperforming at 25,929.66 (+0.86%), while the CAC 40 is down 0.23% at 8,199.29 and the DAX i…

Market brief — June 8, 2026

US equities are in a clear risk-off unwind: the S&P 500 fell 2.64% to 7383.74, the Nasdaq dropped 4.18% to 25709.43, while Europe held up better with the CAC 40 down 0.32% at 8218…

Market brief — June 7, 2026

The market is pricing a sharp risk-off shock: the S&P 500 is at 7383.74 (-2.64%), the Nasdaq at 25709.43 (-4.18%), the CAC 40 at 8218.24 (-0.32%), the DAX at 24759.05 (-0.75%), an…

Market brief — June 6, 2026

Global risk assets are under clear pressure, with the S&P 500 at 7,383.74 (-2.64%), Nasdaq at 25,709.43 (-4.18%), CAC 40 at 8,218.24 (-0.32%), DAX at 24,759.05 (-0.75%), and Euro …

Market brief — June 5, 2026

Global equities are in risk-off mode this morning: the CAC 40 is at 8,150.42 (-0.71%), the S&P 500 at 7,553.68 (-0.74%), the Nasdaq at 26,853.98 (-0.89%), the DAX at 24,795.94 (-1…

Market brief — June 4, 2026

US equities sold off across the board, with the S&P 500 at 7553.68 (-0.74%), the Nasdaq at 26853.98 (-0.89%), the CAC 40 at 8150.42 (-0.71%), the DAX at 24795.94 (-1.31%), and the…

Market brief — June 3, 2026

Global equities opened with a positive tone, led by Europe: the CAC 40 is at 8209.09 (+0.77%), the DAX at 25124.17 (+0.48%), and the Euro Stoxx 50 at 6107.85 (+1.21%), while the S…

Market brief — June 2, 2026

Global equities are mixed at the open: the S&P 500 is at 7,599.96 (+0.26%), the Nasdaq at 27,086.81 (+0.42%), while the CAC 40 is 8,146.59 (-0.45%), the DAX 25,003.04 (-0.40%), an…

Market brief — June 1, 2026

European and U.S. equities are still leaning risk-on, with the CAC 40 at 8183.34 (-0.07%), the DAX at 25104.7 (+0.05%), the Euro Stoxx 50 at 6050.54 (-0.08%), the S&P 500 at 7580.…

Market brief — May 31, 2026

U.S. equities are still grinding higher into Sunday night prints, with the S&P 500 at 7,580.06 (+0.22%), the Nasdaq at 26,972.62 (+0.20%), while Europe is flatter to softer: CAC 4…

Market brief — May 30, 2026

CAC 40 is at 8,183.34 (-0.07%), the DAX at 25,104.7 (+0.05%), Euro Stoxx 50 at 6,050.54 (-0.08%), while the S&P 500 is at 7,580.06 (+0.22%) and the Nasdaq at 26,972.62 (+0.20%). T…

Market brief — May 29, 2026

Global equities are firmer in the US and softer in Europe: the S&P 500 is at 7563.63 (+0.58%), the Nasdaq at 26917.47 (+0.91%), while the CAC 40 is at 8188.87 (-0.23%), the DAX at…

Market brief — May 28, 2026

European and US equities are holding a narrow risk-on tone at the open, with the CAC 40 at 8,207.89 (+0.43%), the S&P 500 at 7,520.36 (+0.02%), the Nasdaq at 26,674.73 (+0.07%), t…

Market brief — May 27, 2026

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Market brief — May 26, 2026

FR/EU/US indices were set to open the week with a cautious tone, with the main market focus shifting from the holiday-weekend lull to the new tariff, policy, and risk headlines th…

Market brief — May 25, 2026

European and U.S. equity futures are softer this morning after a risk-off weekend tone, while the main cross-asset driver remains the sharp move in rates and energy: the 10-year U…

Market brief — May 24, 2026

European and US futures are indicating a cautiously positive start after a risk-on finish into the weekend, with global equities benefiting from improved sentiment even as investo…

Market brief — May 23, 2026

European and US equity futures point to a cautious open after a week dominated by health-risk headlines and a softer risk tone, while crypto remains sensitive to any spike in cros…

Market brief — May 22, 2026

European and U.S. equity futures are being shaped by a sharper geopolitical risk premium rather than a clean macro bid: oil-linked inflation fears, shipping disruption risk in the…

Market brief — May 21, 2026

European equities are starting the day cautiously after a mixed overnight tone, with investors balancing softer risk appetite against persistent macro and geopolitical noise; US i…

Market brief — May 20, 2026

European and U.S. futures are pointing to a cautious open after a mixed overnight tone, with investors still favoring equities but trimming risk as geopolitics and inflation-sensi…

Market brief — May 19, 2026

European and U.S. markets are starting the day with a cautious tone after a mixed overnight risk backdrop: equities remain sensitive to geopolitics, with oil prices firmer followi…

Market brief — May 18, 2026

European and U.S. futures are indicating a cautious start to the week, with investors still digesting the weekend’s risk headlines and waiting for fresh macro catalysts after a mi…

Market brief — May 17, 2026

European and U.S. markets are set for a cautious start to the new week, with Friday’s close leaving equities sensitive to any fresh geopolitical headline risk and to a still-uncer…

Market brief — May 16, 2026

European and US equity futures are pointing to a cautiously constructive start to the session after a mixed week, with investors still weighing tighter financial conditions agains…

Market brief — May 15, 2026

European equities are set to open with a cautious tone as traders digest a mixed overnight backdrop: U.S. futures are little changed after a choppy session, while Asia has been dr…

Market brief — May 14, 2026

European and U.S. risk assets are starting the day with a cautious tone as investors digest a quiet macro backdrop and stay alert to any fresh cross-asset catalyst; the clearest m…

Market brief — May 13, 2026

European markets opened mixed on Wednesday amid thin overnight volumes, with the CAC 40 edging up 0.2% on defensive buying in utilities, while the DAX slipped 0.1% weighed by auto…