2025-03-11 14:24:04The CAC 40 fell 1.3% to close at 7,942, marking its lowest point in a month as the escalating U.S.-Canada trade dispute and a slowdown in the U.S. economy weighed heavily on global markets. The U.S. President's decision to double tariffs on Canadian aluminum and steel to 50%, coupled with threats of further measures if Canada retaliates, deepened market uncertainty and fueled concerns over broader trade disruptions. The potential for a more aggressive trade war also put pressure on the automotive sector, which had briefly gained earlier in the day due to its exposure to North American production plants. Stellantis, in particular, plummeted by 5.3%. Luxury stocks, including LVMH, Hermès, L'Oréal, Essilor, and Kering, saw declines ranging from 0.9% to 2.9%. Meanwhile, the financial sector followed suit, with AXA, BNP Paribas, Crédit Agricole, and Société Générale dropping between 0.8% and 2%.
2025-03-11 12:32:03European stocks erased their gains on Tuesday, extending declines from the previous session to a one-month low as the impact of a slowing US economy outweighed the support from higher public spending by Eurozone governments. The STOXX 50 dropped 0.2% to hover at 5,370, and the STOXX 600 fell 0.6% to below 545. Companies with higher exposure to global discretionary demand led the losses, with Inditex, Ferrari, and L'Oreal dropping between 2% and 1%. On the other hand, heavyweight industrial giants continued to outperform amid government pledges to bolster infrastructure and military investments. Scnheider, Safran, Airbus added more than 0.6% while Rheinmetal and Leonardo surged more than 4%, extending the momentum for defense contractors. Autos were also in the spotlight, with Volkswagen rising 2% despite posting an aggressive decline in profits and underscoring an uncertain future due to US tariffs, as investors reflected lower pessimism than expected.