FTSE 100 Today (August 6, 2026): FTSE 100 index began the day on a high note as it climbed about 0.3% to stand at 10,923 points on 6th August, 2026 due to positive company earnings and improving sentiment in international markets following diplomatic efforts in Strait of Hormuz.
London Stock Exchange Market: FTSE 100 Opens Higher Today (August 6, 2026)
FTSE 100 Index moved higher during Thursday’s session and was trading near 10,919.50 points, showing an increase of about 0.29 percent compared to the previous closing level. This index continued to benefit from the improved conditions in the global economy, as well as the calming atmosphere in the Middle East and favorable business performance.
UK Stock Market Today (August 6, 2026): FTSE Index Up Today
The benchmark FTSE 100 Index climbed 0.29% to 10,920.23 on August 6, 2026, marking its third consecutive session of gains and remaining close to its all-time record highs.
FTSE 100 Index Today
The FTSE 100 is trading at 10,920.07, up 31.77 points (+0.29%) from its previous close of 10,888.30. During the session, the benchmark touched an intraday high of 10,944.75 and a low of 10,885.85.
- Daily Trading Range: 10,885.85 – 10,944.75
- Opening Value: 10,888.45
- 52-Week Range: 9,079.94 – 10,989.45Â
FTSE 250 Index Today
The FTSE 250 is trading at 24,655.05, gaining 22.42 points (+0.09%). The index recorded a day’s high of 24,710.48 and a low of 24,601.69, compared with its previous close of 24,632.63.
- Daily Open: 24,632.77
- Day High: 24,710.48
- Day Low: 24,601.69
- Previous Close: 24,632.63
- 52-Week Range: 20,626.98 – 25,134.76Â
FTSE 350 Index Today
The FTSE 350 stood at 5,945.64, up 16.03 points (+0.27%) from the previous close of 5,929.61. It moved between an intraday high of 5,958.44 and a low of 5,928.46.
- Opening Price: 5,929.69
- Daily High: 5,958.44
- Daily Low: 5,928.46
- Previous Close: 5,929.61
- 52-Week Range: 4,974.69 – 5,967.35
FTSE All-Share Index Today
The FTSE All-Share Index traded at 5,879.86, rising 15.80 points (+0.27%). The index touched a high of 5,892.37 and a low of 5,862.95, after closing at 5,864.06 in the previous session.
- Opening Price: 5,864.14
- Intraday High: 5,892.37
- Intraday Low: 5,862.95
- Previous Close: 5,864.06
FTSE AIM UK 50 Index Today
The FTSE AIM UK 50 traded at 4,231.01, up 16.98 points (+0.40%). It recorded an intraday high of 4,237.91 and a low of 4,214.03, matching its previous close.
- Open: 4,214.03
- Day’s Range: 4,214.03 – 4,237.91
- 52-Week Range: 4,123.05 – 4,237.91Â
FTSE AIM 100 Index Today
The FTSE AIM 100 quoted at 3,654.98, advancing 13.21 points (+0.36%) from its previous close of 3,641.77. The index traded between 3,639.51 and 3,659.05 during the session.
- Daily Open: 3,639.51
- Day High: 3,659.05
- Day Low: 3,639.51
- Previous Close: 3,641.77
- 52-Week Range: 3,211.53 – 3,985.07Â
FTSE AIM All-Share Index Today
The FTSE AIM All-Share Index was trading at 784.05, gaining 2.27 points (+0.29%). It moved within an intraday range of 781.43–784.81, compared with its previous close of 781.78.
- Opening Price: 781.43
- Intraday High: 784.81
- Intraday Low: 781.43
- Previous Close: 781.78Â
UK Gold Price Today (GBP (£))
The live spot price of gold in the UK is approximately £3,168.95 per troy ounce (or £101.88 per gram) as of August 6, 2026.
- Per Troy Ounce: £3,168.95
- Per Gram (24K): £101.92
- Per Gram (22K): £93.43
- Per Gram (21K): £89.18
- Per Tola: £1,186.89Â
UK Silver Price Today (GBP (£))
The live spot price of silver in the UK is approximately £45.92 to £46.08 per troy ounce.
- Per Troy Ounce: £46.08
- Per Gram: £1.48
- Per Kilogram: £1,484.08
FTSE 100 Today: What is Happening in the UK Stock Market Today?
The UK stock market is trading higher today, with the benchmark FTSE 100 Index rising 0.30% to 10,921.32, remaining just below the key 11,000-point milestone. The rally has been supported by a strong round of corporate earnings, improving investor sentiment, and easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, which have boosted global risk appetite and helped keep the FTSE 100 close to its record highs.
FTSE 100 Today: Key UK Market Stock To WatchÂ
- Admiral Group PLC: Shares climbed after the insurer reported stronger-than-expected half-year results, with healthy premium growth boosting investor confidence and supporting the broader FTSE 100 index.
- Persimmon PLC: The homebuilder led gains in the housing sector after posting resilient interim earnings and maintaining an upbeat outlook, reinforcing optimism across UK real estate stocks.
- Next PLC: The retailer remained in focus after raising its full-year profit guidance to £1.24 billion, supported by a 9.2% increase in full-price sales, reflecting strong consumer demand.
- AstraZeneca PLC: Shares rebounded about 3.5% to around 12,152p after reports eased speculation over a potential multi-billion-pound merger with a US pharmaceutical company, helping improve sentiment toward the stock.
FTSE 100 (August 6): What Should Investors Know?
The FTSE 100 Index is trading higher at 10,920 on August 6, 2026, getting closer to its 11,000-point level record. The index started its trading positively rising 0.2 to 0.3 percent as good earnings results and economic news compensated for the local industry weakness.
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