India, April 21 -- UK markets are trading slightly positive as investor confidence improves after a recent decline. Sentiment was supported by cautious optimism around possible progress in Middle East peace negotiations ahead of an upcoming ceasefire deadline.

UK Market Snapshot

The FTSE 100 Index (UKX) is currently trading at 10,625.59 (as of 10:05 AM BST, April 21, 2026), marking a modest increase of approximately 0.15% from the previous close

FTSE 100 (UKX)

Sentiment was bolstered by fresh UK labor data showing unemployment fell to 4.9%, which was lower than the expected 5.2%. This was accompanied by a slight cooling in wage growth to 3.8%

FTSE 250 (MCX)

The FTSE 250 (MCX) index i...