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Luxury Stocks Plummet Amid Global Tensions and Economic Woes

3/4/2026

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European luxury stocks fell on March 3, 2026, as Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), Kering, and Burberry declined about 10%.
The Stoxx 600 fell 3% after a 1.6% drop.
Recovery for luxury brands faltered due to China weakness and a tough economy.
The conflict escalated after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, which killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the war could last several weeks or longer.

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European luxury stocks fell on March 3, 2026, as Louis Vuitton Moet Hennessy (LVMH), Kering, and Burberry declined about 10%.
The Stoxx 600 fell 3% after a 1.6% drop.
Recovery for luxury brands faltered due to China weakness and a tough economy.
The conflict escalated after U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran, which killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
U.S. President Donald Trump said the war could last several weeks or longer.