European stock markets, which ended Friday in positive territory (+1.44% for the CAC 40 at a record high, and +0.53% for the DAX 40 in Frankfurt), are expected to show caution at Monday's open. Investors are worried about the independence of the Fed following statements from its chairman. Jerome Powell indicated that the Trump administration is threatening him with criminal prosecution. Under these circumstances, the financial markets across the Old Continent are expected to remain close to flat this morning. The CAC 40 is set to open with a slight decline of 0.09%.

Stocks to Watch Today

 Engie
Engie has announced the launch of its share buyback program. The company has appointed an investment services provider, under an agreement signed on January 8, to assist with the acquisition of a maximum of 2.2 million shares over a 10-day period starting January 12.

Ekinops
The Board of Directors of Ekinops, a provider of telecommunications and SASE cybersecurity solutions for telecom operators and enterprises, has announced the appointment of Lionel Chmilewsky as CEO of the group, effective January 12, 2026.

Exosens
Exosens has signed a contract for its new 5G image intensifier tubes with Actinblack, one of Europe's leading manufacturers of advanced night vision systems, recognized as a trusted supplier within the special forces community.

Viridien
Viridien has provided an update on its financial performance for fiscal year 2025. The group generated robust activity and expects revenue from its operations to exceed $1.15 billion, including more than $440 million for its Geosciences division (+10% year-on-year) and over $400 million for Earth Data.
 
Macroeconomic Data

 It will be a light news day this Monday, with investors focusing at 10:30 am on the Sentix investor confidence index for January in the eurozone.

Yesterday in Paris

 European equity markets closed the second session of the week on a positive note. After lagging for much of the day, the CAC 40 managed to reverse course, gaining 0.32% to 8,237 points. The EuroStoxx 50 advanced 0.13% to 5,931 points. In Frankfurt, the DAX continued its strong start to the year, setting a new all-time closing high at 24,910.36 points. The Stoxx Europe 600 index also reached a record high. On the stock front, EssilorLuxottica, STMicroelectronics, and Valneva were particularly sought after.

Yesterday on Wall Street

 U.S. indices ended Friday's session in positive territory. The day was marked by the release of the monthly employment report, which showed slightly fewer jobs created than expected in December—a result that is not expected to alter the Federal Reserve's stance on monetary policy. The Dow Jones closed up 0.48% at 49,504.07 points, the Nasdaq Composite gained 0.82% to 23,671.35 points, and the S&P 500 advanced 0.65% to 6,966.28 points.