Futures tied to the CAC index edged higher after positive German business sentiment data spilled into French equities. Analysts note that cross-market correlations remain strong—keeping an eye on DAX movements may help forecast near-term CAC futures behavior. In stock markets abroad, indexes ticked higher in Europe following a mixed finish in Asia. It's a quieter day on earnings, with British Land and AJ Bell set to update shareholders on their finances. Market sentiment for CAC futures has shifted into a more risk-on mode after stronger-than-expected French industrial production data. Investors are balancing inflationary concerns with corporate earnings reports, as the futures chart forms a bullish flag formation, hinting at potential breakout above 7,650 points.