India, July 3 -- UK Stock Market Forecast Today (July 3): The UK stock market is expected to open on a positive note on Friday, July 3, after the benchmark FTSE 100 rallied nearly 1.7% in the previous session to close around 9,020 points, its strongest finish in almost two months. Experts and analysts expect the FTSE 100 to begin trading between 9,015 and 9,035 points, while the FTSE 250 could open around 21,630-21,700 points.

Improved global risk sentiment, softer-than-expected US labour market data, and renewed buying in banking, mining, and energy stocks have boosted investor confidence. However, traders will continue to monitor geopolitical developments, commodity prices and corporate updates as the London Stock Exchange (LSE) resume...