The CAC 40 index of the Paris stock exchange closed January 2025 with a notable gain of 7.7%, marking its best monthly performance since January 2023. As of January 31, the index stood at 7,942 points after a 0.88% increase earlier in the day. Despite a slight increase of 0.11% later, the index remained below the 8,000 points threshold. The rise in the CAC 40 was attributed to a decrease in European Central Bank interest rates and positive movements in specific sectors, including a surge in shares of vaccine manufacturer Valneva. Overall, the CAC 40's performance outpaced that of the S&P 500 during the same period, indicating a strong recovery in the French market.