Luxury Stocks Slide as Iran War Hits Demand, Hermès Drops 14%
Luxury stocks declined sharply after weak earnings from Hermès and Kering, as the Iran war weighed on Middle East demand and tourism.
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Luxury stocks declined sharply after weak earnings from Hermès and Kering, as the Iran war weighed on Middle East demand and tourism.
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