London Stock Market Outlook for 20 November 2025: Key Things to Know Before the FTSE 100 Opens
The London market heads into Thursday’s open with investors caught between relief on UK inflation, nerves about a high‑stakes budget and global caution around Nvidia’s earnings and the Federal Reserve. Here’s a concise playbook for what’s likely to matter most when the FTSE 100 bell rings on 20 November 2025. 1. FTSE 100 Extends Losing Streak as Defence and Banks Drag The FTSE 100 closed around 0.4–0.5% lower on Wednesday, near the 9,500 mark, its fifth consecutive daily loss and a four‑week low. Reuters+1 Key themes from Wednesday’s session: There were bright spots: In short: the London market is entering Thursday’s session from a position of weakness, with