India, Aug. 3 -- UK Stock Market Down Today (August 3): The London Stock Market's benchmark FTSE 100 Index opened today marginally lower, hovering around 10,865 points with a minor drop of roughly 0.02% from its previous close. Despite an early morning attempt to rally on lower global oil prices, the index has lagged behind its broader European peers due to sharp stock-specific drops.

London Stock Exchange Opens Flat Today

The UK's benchmark FTSE 100 Index is trading virtually flat at 10,865.36 (down 0.02%) on the London Stock Exchange, as falling crude oil prices drag down major energy heavyweights. Despite the slow start to the session, the index continues to hover near its all-time highs following a 3.5% monthly gain logged in July....