Stockholm Stock Exchange Ends Week on Positive Note with Key Movements

The Stockholm Stock Exchange concluded the week of July 26, 2025, on a positive trajectory, with the OMXS-index rising by 0.2%. This uptick was largely attributed to standout performances from Hexagon and SCA, both of which reported substantial quarterly earnings, leading to gains of 7.7% and 5.3%, respectively.

Conversely, several major companies experienced declines; Ericsson's shares decreased by 0.9%, and Astra Zeneca faced a 1.5% drop. Additionally, Traton, the parent company of Scania, reported a significant profit drop for the second quarter and revised its 2025 profit forecasts downward, resulting in a notable 3.9% drop in its stock price. In comparison, AB Volvo experienced only a slight increase of 0.2%.

On the larger European market stage, fluctuations were minimal with both London and Frankfurt witnessing declines of 0.2%, while Paris noted a slight uptick of 0.4%. Overall, the OMXS-index has risen 3.5% since the start of this year.

In currency trends, the US dollar saw increased strength against the Swedish krona, now trading at 9.53 kronor. This change is influenced by robust US job statistics and recent comments from President Trump regarding the Federal Reserve, while the euro stands at 11.18 kronor.