FTSE 100 News 8 December 2025 - 11 December 2025

The UK stock market spent Tuesday, 9 December 2025, in a cautious mood, with a handful of big names doing most of the damage. The FTSE 100 slipped around 0.1% to roughly 9,640, its lowest close in about two weeks, as investors positioned for a crucial Federal Reserve decision and another Bank of England rate call. TradingView+1 While the index is still hovering near record highs for 2025, British American Tobacco, Chemring and Ashtead were among the standout losers today, and Monday’s sharp falls in Unilever, Barratt Redrow, JD Sports Fashion, Persimmon and Entain are still shaping sentiment. TechStock²+1 Market snapshot: Cautious FTSE 100, weak consumers Two

As the London Stock Exchange prepares to open at 8:00 a.m. local time, UK investors face a cautious global backdrop, soft domestic data and a busy slate of stock‑specific news. tradinghours.com Here’s what you need to know before the UK stock market opens today, Tuesday 9 December 2025. 1. Market set‑up: FTSE 100 futures hint at a slightly lower open Overnight futures indicate a subdued start in London. A Reuters “factors to watch” note suggests the FTSE 100 is called marginally lower, with futures down around 0.02%, pointing to a flat‑to‑slightly‑negative open. TradingView That follows a soft Monday session: With