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UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

UK Stock Market Today (9 December 2025): FTSE 100 Edges Higher as Defence Stocks Offset BAT Slide

The FTSE 100 closed up 0.23% at 9,667.35 on Tuesday, lifted by gains in defence stocks like BAE Systems and Rolls-Royce after news of a major German defence deal. British American Tobacco fell nearly 3% after warning on 2026 trading. The FTSE 250 ended 0.16% higher. Trading was subdued ahead of interest rate decisions from the Fed and Bank of England.
9 December 2025
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  • Stock Market Drops on Rate-Hike Fears; AMD and Intel Lead Chip Sector Decline
    June 5, 2026, 6:47 PM EDT. The stock market declined Friday, led by a sharp sell-off in semiconductor stocks including AMD and Intel. This came despite a robust U.S. jobs report, which stoked fears among investors about potential Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The report indicated strong employment gains, heightening concerns that the central bank may tighten monetary policy to curb inflation. The Nasdaq index was particularly affected due to its heavy weighting in tech and chip stocks. Traders reacted swiftly, reflecting ongoing sensitivity to economic data that could influence Fed decisions.

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