French stocks were little changed on Thursday after data showed French industrial production fell in August from the previous month.
Retail sales also came in weak, pointing to a weakening of the economy in the third quarter.
The benchmark CAC 40 was marginally higher at 6,997, giving up earlier gains after a bond selloff eased.
Thales Group shares fell over 1 percent. The defense equipment maker has signed a contract with Polska Grupa Zbrojeniowa, a Polish arms holding company, to deliver multiple combat systems for the Polish Navy.
Alstom shares plunged 35 percent after the train manufacturer slashed its free cash flow target due to a ramp-up in production and delays in some orders.
CAC 40 Gives Up Early Gains On Weak Data
2023-10-05 09:07:21
