FTSE 100 Today: British Land Rally Masks AB Foods Slide as UK Stocks Edge Up

UK stocks nudged up Tuesday, the FTSE 100 inching 0.12% higher to 10,622.06, while the FTSE 250—tracking smaller, mostly UK-focused firms—added 0.39% to 23,030.71 in late-morning trading. Support came from British Land and utility names, but losses in Associated British Foods and housebuilders capped gains.

UK Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Outlook, Key Data and Stocks to Watch

UK Stock Market Opening Preview for 4 December 2025: FTSE 100 Outlook, Key Data and Stocks to Watch

As London investors get ready for the open on Thursday, 4 December 2025, the backdrop is a mix of sluggish UK growth signals, stronger global risk appetite, and intense speculation over interest-rate cuts on both sides of the Atlantic.

US Stock Market Today Updates

MARKET CALENDAR

Key Events Today

The catalysts most likely to move markets.

#1

Warsh at Jackson Hole

Policy tone can move rates, USD, equities, gold and crypto simultaneously.

#2

Michigan sentiment

A weak final reading or elevated inflation expectations could pressure risk assets.

#3

Chicago PMI

A surprise versus 58.0 may alter the near-term manufacturing-growth narrative.

View full calendar
Times and estimates may change. Verify before trading.