India, March 14 -- French stocks are up in positive territory a little past noon on Friday, led by gains financials and luxury sectors. The mood remains cautious amid escalating trade war tensions. Slight optimism about a ceasefire in Ukraine is aiding sentiment.
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday confirmed his support for ceasefire proposal on Thursday, but cast doubt on the prospects of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the ongoing conflict.
The benchmark CAC was up 62.50 points or 0.79% at 8,000.71 a few minuted ago.
Thales is gaining nearly 3.5%, and L'Oreal is rising 3.25%. Danone, BNP Paribas, Hermes International, ArcelorMittal, Societe Generale, LVMH and Accor are advancing 1 to 2%.
Safran, Air Liquide, Carrefour, Credit Ag...