Finland's main equity index finished in the red on Thursday, with the OMX Helsinki 25 down 0.89% at the close in Helsinki as several large sectors posted declines.
Among individual stocks, Qt Group Oyj (HE:QTCOM) was the strongest performer on the index, advancing 2.92% - a gain of 0.84 points - to finish at 29.64. Orion Oyj B (HE:ORNBV) added 1.62% or 1.10 points to close at 69.15, and TietoEVRY Corp (HE:TIETO) rose 1.54% or 0.32 points to end the session at 21.14.
At the other end of the board, Nokia Oyj (HE:NOKIA) recorded the largest decline, sliding 6.08% or 0.90 points to settle at 13.90. Neste Oyj (HE:NESTE) fell 3.10% or 0.93 points to finish at 29.09, while Hiab Oyj (HE:HIAB) dropped 2.98% or 1.80 points to close at 58.55.
Market breadth on the Helsinki exchange skewed negative, with 95 stocks falling versus 74 advancers and 19 unchanged at the close.
Commodities trading showed notable moves during the session. Brent crude for August delivery declined 2.81% - down 2.75 - to $95.06 a barrel. US crude for July delivery fell 3.13% or 3.01 to $93.01 a barrel. Precious metals diverged from oil, with the August Gold Futures contract rising 0.85% or 38.07 to trade at $4,504.97 a troy ounce.
Foreign-exchange rates were relatively stable. EUR/USD was essentially unchanged at 1.16, while EUR/GBP was steady at 0.87. The US Dollar Index Futures moved lower by 0.22% to 99.29.
Summary of notable movers and market signals:
- OMX Helsinki 25: -0.89% at close.
- Top gainers: HE:QTCOM +2.92% to 29.64; HE:ORNBV +1.62% to 69.15; HE:TIETO +1.54% to 21.14.
- Largest decliners: HE:NOKIA -6.08% to 13.90; HE:NESTE -3.10% to 29.09; HE:HIAB -2.98% to 58.55.
- Commodities: Brent (August) -2.81% to $95.06; Crude (July) -3.13% to $93.01; Gold (August) +0.85% to $4,504.97/oz.
- FX and dollar: EUR/USD ~1.16; EUR/GBP ~0.87; US Dollar Index Futures 99.29 (-0.22%).
No additional commentary or forecasts are provided in the available market data for the session.