India, Aug. 12 -- UK Stock Market Today (August 12): UK stock market opened slightly lower on Wednesday, with the FTSE 100 down around 0.08%-0.1%, as renewed uncertainty over the US-Iran standoff and the Strait of Hormuz weighed on sentiment. Investors were also cautious ahead of the latest US Consumer Price Index (CPI) data, which could influence expectations for the Federal Reserve's interest-rate path.

The geopolitical situation remained a key market concern, with Iran maintaining that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed unless its conditions were met. The uncertainty has kept energy prices elevated, with Brent crude trading around $89.49 a barrel, raising concerns that higher energy costs could add to inflationary pressures and ...