India, July 15 -- UK Stock Market Today (July 15): The UK stock market traded lower on Wednesday, July 15, as renewed tensions in the Middle East weighed on investor sentiment. The benchmark FTSE 100, FTSE 250, and FTSE All-Share Index all slipped after weakness in mining stocks offset gains in energy shares.

Rising geopolitical tensions following the latest developments in the US-Iran war pushed crude oil prices higher, helping energy companies. However, sharp losses in precious metals miners and weakness in selected retail stocks dragged the broader market into negative territory. Investors also remained cautious as global markets reacted to concerns over energy supplies and economic uncertainty.

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