
Arnault Warns Middle East Crisis Could Spark Global Economic Fallout
At LVMH’s AGM, Bernard Arnault warned the Middle East crisis could spell a global economic catastrophe in 2026 if peace talks falter, while remaining confident about the group’s midterm growth. He cited near‑term volatility, noted a Q1 revenue dip due to the conflict, and highlighted strong brand momentum (Dior, Vuitton) and Tiffany’s potential leadership in five years. Arnault also reaffirmed his plan to stay at the helm for seven to eight years and addressed succession questions amid a family‑owned empire.













