India, Oct. 1 -- UK Stock Market Forecast Today (October 1, 2026): Stocks in London are expected to trade lower at the outset, as per the forecasted FTSE 100 IG Group futures contract that predicts a fall of around 45 points (0.4%) to 10,561.40. This is despite the weak close last quarter, as the index ended with a loss of 0.29% at 10,606.00. The worldwide sell-off in long-dated government bonds and the resulting increase in yields have kept a lid on risk sentiment, despite positive domestic growth data.

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