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The Paris Stock Exchange is going through a marked hesitation period, facing a double challenge: the threats of a trade war from Donald Trump and the geopolitical developments around Ukraine. This Monday, February 17, 2025, the CAC 40 shows a slight decline of 0.03% at 8,176.47 points, reflecting the caution of investors in the face of these major issues.


Ukraine at the center of geopolitical concerns
This Monday, Paris is hosting a crucial meeting of European leaders to discuss the situation in Ukraine. This meeting follows a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin, who are scheduled to meet soon in Saudi Arabia for direct negotiations.
The hope for a resolution to the Ukrainian conflict is already being felt in the financial markets. Oil prices and risky investments in Europe are reacting to the news.
Defense companies are particularly benefiting from the situation. Thales sees its stock rise by 2.93% to reach 170.20 euros. For its part, Dassault Aviation records an increase of 3.20%, reaching 225.80 euros. These increases reflect investors’ anticipation of greater European investment in its security.
The Paris Stock Exchange resists despite trade threats
The second source of concern comes from new protectionist threats from Donald Trump. The American president has announced his intention to impose “reciprocal tariffs” to restore what he considers fairness in international trade relations. More specifically, he plans to apply around April 2 new tariffs on car imports.
These threats are part of a broader strategy, with Trump having already implemented an additional 10% tax on Chinese products since the beginning of his second term. He is also planning a 25% tax on steel and aluminum imports to the United States. These measures raise significant concern among European investors, particularly in the automotive sector.
This week appears decisive for the markets. This Wednesday, the American central bank (the Fed) will publish the minutes of its last major meeting. Investors are eagerly awaiting this document, as it will reveal the Fed’s intentions regarding interest rates for the coming months. These decisions are crucial, as they directly influence stock exchanges around the world, including that of Paris.
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