FTSE 100 Today (August 7, 2026): The UK stock index FTSE 100 managed to make gains amid ongoing disruptions in the Gulf region, which helped keep oil prices elevated, while Lloyds reported that mortgage costs could go up once again after a new flare-up in the Middle East. The FTSE 100 index was trading 0.22% higher.Â
London Stock Exchange Market: FTSE 100 Opens Higher Today (August 7, 2026)
The FTSE 100 started higher on Friday, August 7, 2026, advancing by about 0.1% and adding 13.23 points to stand at 10,881.17. This was because the gains witnessed in the mining and energy sectors managed to outweigh the initial caution and weakness
UK Stock Market Today (August 7, 2026): FTSE Index Up Today
The FTSE 100 Index rose by 0.61% to trade at 10,934.41 by mid-morning trade on Friday, August 7, 2026, recovering from some slight losses experienced over the week. Intra-day highs and lows for the index were seen at 10,930.80 and 10,855.17, respectively, with the index trading very close to its 52-week high levels. The London stock market traded with a mix of gains and losses on Friday.
FTSE 100 Index Today
The FTSE 100 Index is trading at 10,934.34 as of late morning on August 7, 2026, marking a gain of +0.61% (+66.45 points)
- Opening Price: 10,867.91
- Daily High: 10,933.31
- Daily Low: 10,855.17
- Previous Close: 10,867.89
- 52-Week Range: 9,079.94 – 10,989.45Â
FTSE 250 Index Today
The FTSE 250 Index (MCX) is trading today at 24,767.43, marking an increase of 0.29% (up 72.01 points) following a slight drop at opening time.
- Daily High: 24,782.00 points
- Daily Low: 24,658.13 points
- Opening Price: 24,695.43 points
- Previous Close: 24,695.42 points
FTSE 350 Index Today
The FTSE 350 Index is trading today at 5,954.40, marking an increase of +0.56% (or +33.05 points) from its previous close.
- Opening Price: 5,921.36
- Intraday High: 5,956.81
- Intraday Low: 5,915.19
- 52-Week Range: 4,974.69 – 5,967.35Â
FTSE All-Share Index Today
The FTSE All-Share Index traded at 5,888.32, gaining +0.55% over the previous session
- Opening Value: 5,856.15
- Daily High: 5,890.94
- Daily Low: 5,850.42
- Previous Close: 5,856.14
- 52-Week High: 5,900.22
- 52-Week Low: 4,921.84
FTSE AIM UK 50 Index Today
The FTSE AIM UK 50 Index traded at 4,260.42, up 16.97 points (0.40%).
- Open Price: 4,243.45
- Previous Close: 4,243.45
- Day’s Range: 4,239.18 – 4,261.83
- 52-Week Range: 4,123.05 – 4,237.91Â
FTSE AIM 100 Index Today
The FTSE AIM 100 Index is trading at 3,707.92, marking a daily increase of +0.96% (+35.30 points).Â
- Daily Range: 3,677.54 – 3,709.70
- Opening Value: 3,677.54
- Previous Close: 3,672.62
- 52-Week Range: 3,211.53 – 3,985.07
FTSE AIM All-Share Index Today
The FTSE AIM All-Share Index is trading at 792.98, up by +0.74% (+5.85 points) as of midday today.
- Open Price: 787.92
- Daily High: 793.20
- Daily Low: 787.92
- Previous Close: 787.13
- 52-Week Range: 705.63 – 832.09
UK Gold Price Today (GBP (£))
The UK spot gold price is approximately £3,206.10 per troy ounce, equivalent to around £103.10 per gram for 24-karat gold.
- Per Troy Ounce: £3,206.10
- Per Gram (24K): ~£103.10
- Per Gram (22K): ~£94.02
- Per Gram (21K): ~£89.8
UK Silver Price Today (GBP (£))
The live spot price of silver in the UK is currently around £45.98 to £47.92 per troy ounce, equivalent to approximately £1.48 to £1.54 per gram.
- Per Gram: ~£1.48 – £1.54
- Per Troy Ounce (31.10g): ~£45.98 – £47.92
- Per Kilogram: ~£1,475 – £1,532
FTSE 100 Today: What is Happening in the UK Stock Market Today?
The FTSE 100 today is hovering at gain with the recovery, having rallied 0.57% to 10,930.35 points intraday Friday 7th August 2026. The UK index managed to recover from a decline of 0.2% recorded in the last trading day, where large dividends were distributed by companies such as Lloyds and Barclays. However, global issues, including higher oil prices and growing anticipation ahead of the important US nonfarm payroll employment numbers are influencing the markets’ direction.
FTSE 100 Today: Key UK Market Stock To WatchÂ
The FTSE 100 began with caution close to 10,864 on August 7, 2026, with a number of significant shares in the spotlight. Relx, Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, and Reckitt Benckiser are under pressure as they are trading on ex-dividend basis, while Diageo and AstraZeneca were in focus as investors reacted to various corporate and worldwide market signals. The FTSE 100 index was dragged down by Relx, which fell by more than 4%, while Lloyds, Barclays, and Reckitt also lost ground due to dividend adjustment and investor caution.
FTSE 100 (August 7): What Should Investors Know?
The FTSE 100 index was set to start the trading session tentatively, as futures suggested that the benchmark was due to drop about 12 points to 10,855, due to the fact that investors had taken a breather following the records achieved recently and were waiting for the important US non-farm payrolls numbers to be released. Higher crude prices and geopolitical events in the region of the Strait of Hormuz also affected sentiment negatively, with heavyweights such as Lloyds Banking Group, Barclays, Relx and Reckitt Benckiser suffering after going ex-dividend, Relx being down by over 4%. On the other hand, WPP and Persimmon were up on positive results.
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