The Oslo Stock Exchange opened with a positive bias on Friday, with the broad OBX index rising 0.69% shortly after the start of trading.
The modest gain defied expectations for a muted session, as investors weighed emerging geopolitical developments against domestic corporate news.
Brent crude spot prices have strengthened over the past 24 hours, trading at $83.
Energy markets provided a key tailwind for the opening session.
Brent crude spot prices have strengthened over the past 24 hours, trading at $83.40 per barrel.
This represents a gain of approximately $2.40, reflecting persistent risk premiums linked to tensions in the Middle East.
The higher oil price supports the energy-heavy composition of the Norwegian benchmark, helping to offset broader market caution.