India, July 13 -- UK Stock Market Forecast Today (July 13): The UK stock market is forecast to open lower today, July 13, 2026, pressured by a sharp escalation in geopolitical tensions. FTSE 100 stock futures are falling in pre-market trading after heavy missile and drone strikes between the US and Iran over the weekend caused global market anxiety and pushed Brent crude oil prices near $80 a barrel.

UK Stock Market Forecast Today (July 13)

The UK stock market is expected to open lower on July 13, 2026, as FTSE 100 futures and the British pound come under pressure after geopolitical tensions in the Middle East intensified. Investor sentiment weakened following Iran's weekend announcement to close the Strait of Hormuz, sending Brent crud...