India, Aug. 14 -- FTSE 100 Today (August 14, 2026): UK stocks traded lower on Friday, August 14, 2026 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 14, 2026)

The FTSE 100 Index traded at 10,764.06, down 0.08%, after opening around 0.3% higher on Friday. London stocks initially attempted to recover from a four-session losing streak, supported by positive global cues and softer-than-expected US inflation data. The FTSE 100 had climbed to around 10,846.25 during the morning session before giving up most of its gains.

The market subsequently came under pressure as mining stoc...