The Paris CAC 40 index posted a marginal gain of 0.27% in midday trading, reflecting a cautious stance among European investors ahead of high-stakes diplomatic talks.
The benchmark index found limited support from a pullback in crude oil prices and softer-than-expected inflation data from France, which showed consumer prices rising just 1.8% in June.
Market sentiment remains subdued as participants await the outcome of negotiations between the United States and Iran scheduled to take place in Doha.
The geopolitical overhang has kept risk appetite in check, overshadowing a recent rebound in technology stocks on Wall Street.
Traders are balancing the potential for de-escalation against the persistent uncertainty surrounding the talks.
The mixed trading environment extends across global markets, with Asia-Pacific equities showing divergent performance overnight as investors digested the latest diplomatic developments.