India, July 9 -- The UK stock market is trading lower today as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to fuel inflation concerns, while a sharp decline in AstraZeneca shares after a major late-stage clinical trial setback has added further pressure on the benchmark index. The FTSE 100 has slipped another 0.5%, extending the previous session's steep 1.7% decline.

London Stock Exchange Market Today, July 9, 2026

On July 9, 2026, the London Stock Exchange opened lower in line with broader global market weakness, with the FTSE 100 slipping 0.36% to 10,640.76. The decline was mainly driven by rising crude oil prices and cautious sentiment surrounding central bank policies. Despite the broader weakness, some companies re...