The Oslo Stock Exchange opened lower on Tuesday, with the main index dropping more than 1% in early trading.

The broad-based decline was led by Telenor, whose shares fell sharply after the telecom operator reported a challenging quarter that disappointed market expectations.

Energy markets also contributed to the negative sentiment, with crude oil prices down around 1% since midnight, trading near $84.

Telenor's underperformance reflects ongoing headwinds for the company, which has cited difficult year-on-year comparisons and financial drag from integration activities in its recent results.

The stock's weakness added significant weight to the broader market sell-off, extending the pressure seen in Oslo trading earlier in the week.

Energy markets also contributed to the negative sentiment, with crude oil prices down around 1% since midnight, trading near $84.70 a barrel ahead of the market open.

The softening in oil prices mirrored the broader risk-off tone across Norwegian equities.