UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Holds Near Record Highs After London Open on 9 December 2025
The FTSE 100 traded near 9,649, up 0.04% early Tuesday, staying close to its November record despite weak retail sales and rate uncertainty. British American Tobacco announced a £1.3 billion buyback and reaffirmed 2026 guidance. The FTSE 250 hovered near 21,971. Investors await central bank decisions next week.