India, July 16 -- UK Stock Market Forecast Today (July 16): The UK stock market is expected to open lower today, with IG futures predicting the FTSE 100 Index expected to drop nearly 31.5 points (0.3%). The investors sentiments could move cautiously due to escalating Middle East tensions and volatile situation on global inflation. However, a fresh 0.1% growth print in official UK GDP data may help cushion the downside.

UK Stock Market Forecast Today (July 16)

The UK stock market is expected to open on a weak note today, July 16, 2026, with FTSE 100 futures pointing to a fall of 31.5 points, or around 0.3%, at 10,484.42. The negative opening outlook comes after the index edged down to 10,515.92 in the previous session, as investor sentim...