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BMW slashes its 2026 profit forecast as China and the Iran war batter demand
BMW has reduced its 2026 profit forecast, expecting an automotive EBIT margin of 1% to 3% instead of the previous 4% to 6%. The revision is attributed to declining demand influenced by China and the Iran war.
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