India, July 23 -- UK's premier equity index FTSE 100 was down by 0.14% to 10,702.23 amid trading today, after having rallied by more than 1% in the last trading session to hit its highest mark in three months. UK stocks opened with lower momentum as higher crude prices and bond yields had a negative effect on investor mood. At the start of trade, the FTSE 100 dropped by 0.18% to 0.30%.

Why Is the UK Stock Market Down Today? (July 23, 2026)

London equities weakened on Thursday amid growing tensions in the Middle East, which led to an increase in the price of crude oil globally, making investors worried about the prolonged high levels of inflation due to expensive fuel. The leading London equity index opened in red, after reaching its thr...