The CAC 40 index opened flat on Tuesday, reflecting a market caught between two opposing forces.
While technology shares managed to stage a modest recovery, broader investor sentiment remained cautious due to escalating geopolitical risks in the Middle East.
Traders are increasingly focused on the potential for supply disruptions.
Reports indicate that the availability of oil and gas is under threat in the weeks and months ahead, casting a shadow over energy-dependent sectors and inflation expectations.
This supply-side anxiety is weighing on risk appetite, preventing the index from capitalizing on the tech-led bounce.
The cautious tone follows a volatile start to the week.