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European Markets Hold Steady Ahead of U.S. Inflation Data and Middle East Tensions

European equity indexes edged sideways on Tuesday as investors waited for the upcoming U.S. consumer‑price reports and watched developments in the Strait of Hormuz. The CAC 40, FTSE 100 and DAX showed only marginal moves, while oil prices climbed to a one‑week high and bond yields in both Europe and the United States nudged higher amid expectations of a tighter Federal Reserve policy. Key earnings such as Schneider Electric, TotalEnergies, and Alcon posted modest gains, whereas InterContinental Hotels Group slipped following a revenue‑per‑available‑room outlook.

August 11th, 2026
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By boursenews.ma

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European equities opened Tuesday with only modest fluctuations as the market paused ahead of the U.S. inflation calendar and the lingering conflict in the Middle East.

Key index moves

  • CAC 40: up 0.04% to 8,728.8 points (07:20 GMT).
  • FTSE 100: up 0.02%.
  • DAX: up 0.11%.
  • EuroStoxx 50: +0.18%.
  • FTSEurofirst 300: +0.06%.
  • Stoxx 600: +0.13%, nearing its recent high of 663.41 points set on 7 August.

U.S. futures preview

Wall Street futures point to a mixed start: the Dow Jones futures are down 0.09%, the S&P 500 futures are up 0.01%, and the Nasdaq futures rise 0.14%.

Commodities and rates

Oil prices continue their ascent, reaching a more‑than‑one‑week peak as geopolitical worries around the Strait of Hormuz keep risk appetite low. At the same time, sovereign bond yields in both Europe and the United States have inched higher, reflecting expectations of a tighter Federal Reserve stance.

Upcoming data

U.S. consumer‑price index (CPI) and producer‑price index (PPI) numbers, slated for release on Wednesday and Thursday, could reignite concerns about persistent inflation. Meanwhile, diplomatic talks between Washington and Tehran remain stalled, with President Donald Trump having issued his own set of demands in response to Iran’s peace‑deal prerequisites.

Company highlights

  • Schneider Electric (EPA:SE) gained 0.40%.
  • TotalEnergies (EPA:TTE) leads the CAC 40, buoyed by rising oil prices.
  • Thales (EPA:THI) sits in second place on the index.
  • InterContinental Hotels Group (NYSE:IHG) fell 2.2% despite reporting higher revenue per available room for Q2.
  • RTL Group (EPA:RTL) rose 1.86% after upgrading its full‑year revenue outlook thanks to the June acquisition of Sky Deutschland.
  • Alcon (NYSE:ALC) surged nearly 6% following an upgraded earnings forecast and a reduced estimate of U.S. tariff impact for the year.

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