The CAC 40 index in Paris has shown resilience by maintaining levels above 7,900 points between May 20 and May 21, 2025. Despite initial gains, the index faced pressure due to rising U.S. Treasury yields and geopolitical risks, as well as concerns over the U.S. federal budget negotiations. These factors contributed to a pause and slight decline in the CAC 40 during the trading sessions. Notably, the luxury sector underperformed, with Elior Group shares also experiencing a downturn. Meanwhile, the market capitalization of the world's 100 largest companies reached a record high of $42.6 trillion. Analyst Alexandre Baradez from IG France suggested the possibility of the CAC 40 reaching 10,000 points within two years, although current geopolitical and fiscal uncertainties are tempering investor sentiment.