French stocks displayed a mixed performance as investors analyzed economic data and awaited U.S. reports. The CAC 40 edged up 0.03%, with Thales and Eifage surging. Bouygues and several other stocks also recorded gains. In contrast, Kering, TotalEnergies, and LVMH experienced losses. Consumer confidence in France rose to 90 in December, while the HCOB Construction PMI dipped to 43.4. Euro area consumer price inflation eased to 2.0% in December. The HCOB Eurozone Construction PMI improved to 47.4, marking the softest contraction since February 2023.

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