# CAC 40

Type: Product

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## Timeline

- **2026-07-16**: Bank of Korea surprises with rate hike — The BOK raised its policy rate for the first time since 2023, explicitly citing the need to combat inflationary pressures from the ongoing Iran war.
- **2026-07-16**: Kospi collapses 6.6% — South Korea's benchmark index suffered its worst single-day loss in years, with semiconductor stocks leading the decline as SK Hynix tanked 11.5% and Samsung fell 8.8%.
- **2026-07-16**: TSMC posts record earnings and $100B US investment — After market close, TSMC reported record quarterly profit and announced an additional $100 billion investment in U.S. chipmaking capacity, boosting its own shares and lifting ASML.
- **2026-07-15**: US stocks end moderately higher — S&P 500 rose 0.4%, Dow Jones added 0.3%, Nasdaq gained 0.6% as investors awaited key economic data and corporate earnings.

## Recent coverage (3 stories)

### Dow Soars 386 Points to 52,224.82 as Global Rally Gains Steam
2026-07-22 00:05:26 · Sentiment: Bullish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 4

A broad-based risk-on rally propelled the Dow 386 points higher, with the S&P 500 and NASDAQ also surging. Cooling inflation and AI optimism fueled the gains, signaling continued bullish momentum and potential portfolio recalibration.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/dow-jumps-386-global-rally

### Kospi Plunges 6.6% as BoK Shocks with First Hike Since 2023; Oil Dips
2026-07-16 13:09:46 · Sentiment: Bearish · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 14

South Korea’s Kospi crashed 6.6% after the Bank of Korea unexpectedly hiked rates for the first time since 2023, triggering a mass sell-off in AI chip stocks. Meanwhile oil prices slipped despite escalating US-Iran strikes, and TSMC’s blockbuster $100B U.S. investment plan and record earnings offered a lone bright spot.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/kospi-plunges-bok-rate-hike-oil-dips

### CAC 40 Rallies as Stellantis and Societe Generale Lead Blue-Chip Gains
2026-03-17 13:49:29 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The French benchmark index climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by strong performance in the automotive and banking sectors. Stellantis and Societe Generale emerged as top performers, reflecting broader investor optimism regarding European industrial resilience and stabilizing financial margins.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/cac-40-moves-higher-stellantis-societe-generale-gains

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