Oslo Stock Exchange opens higher as Brent crude holds steady near $85

The OSEBX extends its outperformance against regional peers, with the index up roughly 17% year-to-date while Swedish markets lag.

By Handelsavisen Newsroom · Automated 2026-07-16 16:04 UTC · 1 min read Last updated: 2026-07-16 20:52 UTC

The Oslo Stock Exchange opened higher on Wednesday, continuing a positive trend that saw the main index close 0.69% higher on Tuesday.

Brent crude, a key driver for the Norwegian market, remained largely unchanged since the previous close, trading around $85.20 per barrel ahead of the open.

The OSEBX is up approximately 17% this year, significantly outperforming the Swedish OMXSPI, which has posted more modest gains.

The regional context shows broad-based strength, with Nordic exchanges generally finishing higher on Tuesday.

The regional Vinx 30 index reached 1,552, reflecting steady sentiment across the region despite the lack of fresh catalysts in energy prices.

This session adds to a significant year-to-date divergence between Oslo and its Nordic neighbors.

The OSEBX is up approximately 17% this year, significantly outperforming the Swedish OMXSPI, which has posted more modest gains.