India, Aug. 5 -- UK Stock Market Forecast Today (August 5, 2026): UK FTSE 100 index is set to open higher on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, with futures pointing to an initial 0.3% gain. Strong corporate earnings and positive retail updates are helping the market recover, offsetting earlier pressures from pharmaceutical and geopolitical shifts

UK Stock Market Forecast Today (August 5)

London Stock Market Forecast Today (August 5): FTSE 100 Market Outlook

The FTSE 100 Index is expected to begin trading higher on August 5, 2026, with futures indicating a gain of 27.4 points, or 0.3%, at 10,906.78. Market sentiment has improved following reports of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, raising hopes of a resolution to the conflict and the possi...