India, Aug. 13 -- FTSE 100 Today (August 13, 2026): UK stocks traded lower on Thursday as weaker UK GDP growth and ongoing tensions over the Strait of Hormuz dampened investor sentiment, although a stronger-than-expected June reading provided some support.

London Stock Exchange Market Today (August 13, 2026)

FTSE 100 Index is trading a little bit lower at 10,806.74, which represented a fall of 0.24%, or 26.41 points, from its closing levels. It had been anticipated that the index would start off higher as a result of positive GDP data for the UK, which has shown 0.4% growth during Q2 2026. But the early strength was lost owing to the high ex-dividend pressure and geopolitical tension between the US and Iran.

UK Stock Market Today (Augu...