The CAC 40 Index Opens 0.63% Higher

In Paris, the CAC 40 Index is picking up 49 points or 0.63 percent on Thursday.

Gains are led by Pernod Ricard (3.17%), Kering (3.03%) and ArcelorMittal (2.55%).

Biggest losers are Accor (-1.03%), Thales (-0.91%) and Societe Generale (-0.73%).