India, May 20 -- UK Stock Market Today (20 May, 2026): The UK stock market delivered another volatile session on May 20, 2026, as investors balanced easing inflation data against persistent geopolitical concerns linked to the Iran conflict while softer consumer price inflation improved hopes for a more stable interest-rate outlook, rising oil prices and uncertainty across global energy markets continued to pressure sentiment.

The FTSE 100 remained near the 10,300 mark, with defensive and retail stocks outperforming while mining counters stayed under pressure where analysts say the London market is currently being driven by a mix of inflation expectations, Bank of England policy signals and commodity price swings.

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