Pernod Ricard Sales Fall 3.9% as US Demand Slumps and Iran Conflict Lingers
French spirits giant Pernod Ricard reported a 3.9% drop in full-year net sales, citing weak demand in the US and China alongside a negative currency impact. The company lowered its organic growth guidance for 2027-2029 to the lower end of its 3-6% range. Meanwhile, oil prices fell as Oman and Iran discussed reopening the Strait of Hormuz, though analysts warn the conflict remains unresolved. In Asia, South Korea raised interest rates for a second consecutive time to 3% to combat inflation, while China’s industrial profit growth slowed to 11.2% in July. Nvidia shares jumped after beating earnings expectations and detailing a massive CPU and GPU deal with Amazon.











