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The CAC 40 rose 0.4% to 8,172 on Thursday, extending gains from the previous session and tracking a broader global rally after the Federal Reserve delivered an expected 25 bps rate hike. While the central bank also signalled at least one more increase this year, Chair Warsh’s reaffirmation of its commitment to curbing inflation helped shore up confidence in its policy stance. Positive market sentiment was also supported by lower bond yields and softer oil prices. On the economic front, investors turned their attention to the final estimate of euro-area inflation. Most stocks traded in positive territory, with notable gainers including Schneider Electric (1.7%), Airbus (1.1%) and Safran (1.5%). In contrast, EssilorLuxottica (-1.7%), Dassault Systèmes (-2.4%) and Engie (-0.8%) were among the few laggards.

French Stocks Extend Gains

Frankfurt’s DAX 40 rose about 0.7% to above 25,700 on Thursday, reaching its highest level in more than a week as oil prices continued to decline and global bond yields eased following the widely anticipated 25-basis-point rate hike by the US Federal Reserve. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh displayed a clear firmness in the face of inflation without triggering a further surge in long-term yields, a move welcomed by investors. Meanwhile, President Trump has threatened the European Union with “very serious tariffs” or restrictions on trade in response to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen’s proposal to open the way for Canada to become the bloc’s first “associate member”.

DAX at Over 1-Week High

European stocks moved higher on Thursday, with both the STOXX 50 and STOXX 600 gaining 0.7%, tracking a broader global rally after the Fed raised interest rates by 25bps, as expected, and signalled at least one further hike this year. Chair Warsh also reaffirmed the central bank’s commitment to tackling inflation, helping to restore investor confidence in its policy stance. Bond yields retreated and oil prices edged lower, providing additional relief to market sentiment. Meanwhile, US President Trump threatened to impose tariffs on the EU, or potentially halt trade with the bloc altogether, if it proceeds with its plan to make Canada its first-ever “associate member”. The auto sector was among the top performers, led by Stellantis (+2.5%), Renault (+2.1%) and BMW (1.9%), while tech stocks also advanced, with ASML gaining 2%. Sodexo surged nearly 4% after JPMorgan upgraded the stock to “overweight” from “neutral”.

European Stocks Rise on Thursday

Poland’s current consumer confidence indicator improved to -10.8 in September 2026 from -11.3 in August, as assessments of the current situation strengthened, although expectations for the future weakened. The evaluation of current major purchases increased the most (-1.6 vs -4.9), while assessments of the country’s current and future economic situation also improved (-22.7 vs -23.8 and -17.7 vs -19.3, respectively). In contrast, households’ assessments of their current (-7.2 vs -5.4) and future (-4.7 vs -3.1) financial situation deteriorated. The leading consumer confidence indicator improved initially, with expectations for the country’s future economic situation rising (-17.7 vs -19.3) and the propensity to save edging up (14.2 vs 14.1). However, the overall indicator subsequently declined to -7.9 from -7.6, reflecting weaker expectations for households’ future financial situation (-4.7 vs -3.1) and unemployment (-23.5 vs -22.2).

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