UK Stock Market Today: FTSE 100 Poised for Softer Open as Fed Jitters Meet Weak UK Spending (9 December 2025)
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