Finland’s equity market closed higher on Wednesday, with the OMX Helsinki 25 advancing 0.28% as gains in energy, technology and consumer services shares offset losses in financials and industrials.
The index ended at 1,245.60 points, supported by advances in Neste Oyj, which rose 3.14% to 31.85, Elisa Oyj, up 1.30% at 35.90, and UPM-Kymmene Oyj, which added 1.19% to 23.05. Decliners included Bittium Oyj, down 1.50% at 39.30, Sampo Oyj A, which fell 1.46% to 9.57, and Nordea Bank Abp, down 1.16% at 17.09.
Advancing stocks trailed decliners by a ratio of 69 to 100, with 24 issues unchanged, according to exchange data.
Commodities also strengthened, with Brent crude for October delivery rising 1.34% to $92.24 per barrel and U.S. crude for the same month gaining 1.42% to $85.25. December gold futures climbed 2.98% to $4,552.20 per troy ounce. The euro strengthened 0.76% against the dollar to 1.17, while the U.S. Dollar Index fell 0.74% to 98.81.
