France stocks lower at close of trade; CAC 40 down 0.13%

French equities finished slightly lower, with the CAC 40 down 0.13% and the broader SBF 120 off 0.08%, as weakness in Consumer Services, Utilities and Consumer Goods outweighed gains in select large caps. TotalEnergies, Capgemini and Legrand helped cushion losses, while Stellantis, Euronext and Bouygues were among the biggest drags. Market breadth was marginally positive, but volatility stayed elevated, with the CAC 40 VIX hitting a new 52-week high at 18.96. The report also noted firmer commodities, including gold and crude oil, while EUR/USD and EUR/GBP were broadly unchanged. Overall, the session reflected a mixed risk backdrop rather than a strong directional move in French equities.