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CAC 40 Edges Up 0.18% as German CPI Matches Expectations

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CAC 40 Edges Up 0.18% as German CPI Matches Expectations

European Trading Session Report | July 10, 2026 | Analysis during European hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM CET)

📊 Market Commentary

**European Markets Edge Higher Amid Mixed Signals** European equities are trading with cautious optimism as the Stoxx 50 dips slightly by 0.08%, while the DAX and CAC 40 gain 0.12% and 0.18%, respectively, supported by a rebound in cyclical sectors. The FTSE 100 is up 0.07%, benefiting from a weaker sterling as EUR/GBP slips 0.04% amid lingering Brexit-related uncertainties. FX markets are subdued, with EUR/USD inching 0.03% higher as the dollar softens following weaker-than-expected US jobless claims, though USD/JPY is down 0.41% on fading Fed rate hike bets. Investor sentiment remains tentative ahead of next week’s ECB policy meeting, where officials are expected to maintain a hawkish tone despite softening Eurozone inflation. The Swiss franc is firming, with USD/CHF down 0.15%, as risk-off flows persist amid geopolitical tensions. Overnight, Asian markets traded mixed, with Japan’s Nikkei underperforming due to a stronger yen, while US equities closed higher, led by a 1.62% surge in the Nasdaq 100 as tech stocks rebounded. Sector performance in Europe is uneven, with autos and industrials outperforming, while banks lag on concerns over tighter ECB policy. Commodities are range-bound, with oil prices steady as demand worries offset supply constraints. The euro’s resilience suggests markets are pricing in a less dovish ECB, though traders remain wary of downside risks from slowing growth. Key events to watch include German IFO data and US PCE figures later today, which could sway near-term direction. Overall, European markets are navigating a delicate balance between cautious optimism and lingering macro headwinds.

🇪🇺 European Indices Performance

Change vs. yesterday's close

IndexPriceDaily (%)
Euro Stoxx 506279.42-0.08
DAX25148.91+0.12
CAC 408341.30+0.18
FTSE 10010479.79+0.07

🇺🇸 US Markets — Previous Close

Yesterday vs. two days ago

IndexPriceDaily (%)
S&P 5007543.64+0.81
Dow Jones52487.41+0.27
Nasdaq 10029727.10+1.62

💱 Currency Pairs

Change vs. today's open

PairPriceDaily (%)
EUR/USD1.14+0.03
GBP/USD1.34+0.07
USD/JPY161.68-0.41
EUR/GBP0.85-0.04
USD/CHF0.81-0.15
AUD/USD0.69+0.06
USD/CAD1.42-0.03

🛢️ Commodities

Change vs. previous close

CommodityPriceDaily (%)
Gold4114.10-0.40
Silver60.21-0.28
Crude Oil (WTI)71.40-0.94
Brent Oil75.60-0.92
Natural Gas2.99-0.86

₿ Cryptocurrency

Change vs. previous close

CryptoPriceDaily (%)
Bitcoin63948.46+1.20
Ethereum1772.64+1.61

📅 Today's Economic Calendar

High and medium importance events (ET)

TimeCurImpEventActualForecast
02:00🇪🇺HighGerman CPI (MoM) (Jun)-0.3%-0.3%
02:00🇪🇺MediumGerman CPI (YoY) (Jun)2.3%2.3%
02:45🇪🇺MediumFrench CPI (MoM) (Jun)-0.3%-0.2%
02:45🇪🇺MediumFrench HICP (MoM) (Jun)-0.3%-0.3%
03:00🇨🇭MediumSECO Consumer Climate (Jun)-36-35
05:00🇺🇸MediumIEA Monthly Report
08:00BRLMediumCPI (YoY) (Jun)4.80%
08:30🇨🇦MediumBuilding Permits (MoM) (May)1.0%
08:30🇨🇦MediumEmployment Change (Jun)11.2K
08:30🇨🇦MediumUnemployment Rate (Jun)6.6%
12:00🇺🇸MediumWASDE Report
12:00RUBMediumCPI (MoM) (Jun)0.8%
12:00RUBMediumCPI (YoY) (Jun)6.0%
13:00🇺🇸MediumU.S. Baker Hughes Oil Rig Count
13:00🇺🇸MediumU.S. Baker Hughes Total Rig Count
15:30🇬🇧MediumCFTC GBP speculative net positions
15:30🇺🇸MediumCFTC Crude Oil speculative net positions
15:30🇺🇸MediumCFTC Gold speculative net positions
15:30🇺🇸MediumCFTC Nasdaq 100 speculative net positions
15:30🇺🇸MediumCFTC S&P 500 speculative net positions
15:30🇦🇺MediumCFTC AUD speculative net positions
15:30BRLMediumCFTC BRL speculative net positions
15:30🇯🇵MediumCFTC JPY speculative net positions
15:30🇪🇺MediumCFTC EUR speculative net positions

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