LIVEMarkets rolling coverageStarted: August 11, 2026, 4:00 AM EDTUpdated: August 11, 2026, 5:56 AM EDT FTSE 100 Slips as Iran Tensions Rise and UK Retail Sales Disappoint August 11, 2026, 5:52 AM EDT. The FTSE 100 edged down 0.08%, weighed by geopolitical concerns and softer UK retail sales. Tensions intensified after mentions of a credible Iranian threat to President Trump during the NATO summit, including a reported decoy maneuver. The Strait of Hormuz continued as a focal point, with the U.S. Navy maintaining its presence. UK retail sales climbed 1.3% year-on-year in July, underperforming last year’s 2.5%; food sales advanced