France stocks higher at close of trade; CAC 40 up 0.13%

French equities closed slightly higher, with the CAC 40 gaining 0.13% to a new all-time high and the broader SBF 120 up 0.06%. Strength in Oil & Gas, Consumer Goods, and Basic Materials offset weakness in telecom, utilities, and advertising shares. ArcelorMittal, TotalEnergies, and Stellantis led gains, while Orange, Veolia, and Publicis lagged. The session was broad but mixed, with declining stocks outnumbering advancers on the Paris exchange. The move was modest in index terms, but the new record close signals continued momentum in French stocks, helped by a sharp rise in oil prices and firmer commodity sentiment. The CAC 40 VIX also reached a 52-week high, indicating elevated option-implied volatility despite the index’s advance.