The luxury sector had shown some signs of a long-awaited recovery after a years-long slump prompted by soft demand from Chinese consumers.

The luxury sector had shown some signs of a long-awaited recovery after a years-long slump prompted by soft demand from Chinese consumers.

There was a deterioration of demand in March as a result of the Middle East conflict, said LVMH CFO Cécile Cabanis.

In March, LVMH's sales plunged by 50% in Gulf countries, according to figures released by the world's leading luxury group on Monday.