The CAC 40 opened lower on Monday, weighed down by a combination of rising oil prices and weakness in the technology sector.
Renewed hostilities in the Middle East have reignited supply concerns, pushing energy costs higher and triggering a risk-off sentiment among European investors.
The Paris benchmark’s decline mirrors a broader global retreat that began in Asian markets earlier in the week.
Oil prices climbed sharply as fears over potential supply disruptions intensified.
The spike in energy costs is a headwind for European industrial producers and consumer spending, adding to the pressure on equity valuations.
Meanwhile, the semiconductor sector faced its own headwinds, with major chipmakers sliding on concerns over demand and geopolitical exposure.