The Stockholm stock exchange appears to be able to turn slightly upwards in the initial Friday trading, indicates the pre-trading on IG Markets. Among the larger European stock exchanges, the futures trading indicates a mixed opening.
Yesterday, both Stockholm and the Wall Street stock exchanges fell. During the night's Asian trading, the arrows are pointing upwards again in Hong Kong, plus 1.7 percent in the morning Swedish time, while the Tokyo stock exchange is hovering around zero.
The comprehensive American port strike in the USA is over, which is a relief for many companies and the economy in general.
The oil price rose sharply last night but has fallen back somewhat. A barrel of North Sea oil now costs 77.50 dollars.
The krona remains at the level of 10.30 for one dollar and 11.36 for one euro.