Bernard Arnault loses $13 billion in a single day as China's uncertain recovery undermines billionaire's wealth
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"LVMH's shares dropped as much as 7% following the news on Tuesday, leading to a massive loss of $13 billion in Arnault's wealth, highlighting the fragility of luxury markets amid China's uncertain recovery."
"China is a critical market for the luxury realm, contributing 16% to the global luxury market in 2023, showing how intertwined Arnault's fortunes are with China's economic health."
"The underwhelming reactions to China's recovery plan have resulted in a sell-off this week, with Arnault's wealth visibly reacting to market sentiments about China's future economic direction."
"The slow revival of China’s economy has significantly impacted LVMH's revenue, which shrank 1% to €42 billion in the first half of 2024, underscoring the pressure on luxury brands."
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