The CAC 40 index closed 0.80% lower at 8,364.20 points in the last session, influenced by a combination of factors including stronger-than-expected US inflation figures and an upward revision of US GDP, which strengthened expectations of prolonged restrictive monetary policy. This decline was further exacerbated by a global tech sector downturn, with European chip and advanced technology manufacturers experiencing falls, as institutional funds engaged in profit-taking and rebalancing after a successful second quarter. Additionally, the cooling of the USA-Iran conflict led to fading speculative enthusiasm for AI-related companies, while broader political uncertainty across Europe also contributed to subdued investor confidence.

The CAC Next 20 index closed 0.45% lower at 12,008.07 points in the last session, having traded between a day high of 12,042.76 points and a low of 11,943.99 points. This decline mirrored broader European trends, influenced by a global technology sell-off driven by artificial intelligence valuation concerns and rising crude oil prices due to geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. Furthermore, ongoing inflation worries have led markets to price in further central bank rate hikes, contributing to the downward pressure on the index.