The FTSE 100 fell on Friday, extending its losses for a fifth consecutive session, as weakness across mining and pharmaceutical stocks weighed on the index. Lower industrial metal prices pressured miners, with Antofagasta falling more than 4%, Glencore dropping 2%, and Anglo American and Rio Tinto falling more than 1%. Meanwhile, Fresnillo and Endeavour recovered from sharp losses to close nearly flat as gold and silver rebounded. Pharmaceutical stocks were similarly weak, with AstraZeneca and GSK both losing more than 2%. On the other hand, Shell rose 1% as oil prices remained supported. Aviva added nearly 2% after reporting a 24% increase in first-half profit compared with the previous year. The company said it remained on track to meet its three-year group targets, providing some support to its shares. For the week, the UK index went down around 1.4%.
United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 10750 points on August 14, 2026, losing 0.21% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.23% and is up 17.63% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. Historically, the United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) reached an all time high of 10991.07 in July of 2026. United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) - data, forecasts, historical chart - was last updated on August 15 of 2026.
United Kingdom's main stock market index, the GB100, fell to 10750 points on August 14, 2026, losing 0.21% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has climbed 2.23% and is up 17.63% compared to the same time last year, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from United Kingdom. The United Kingdom Stock Market Index (GB100) is expected to trade at 10779.12 points by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. Looking forward, we estimate it to trade at 10095.50 in 12 months time.