Stockholm index closes lower as basic materials, industrials and consumer goods weigh
Sweden's equity market ended Thursday with losses, led by declines in Basic Materials, Industrials and Consumer Goods. The OMX Stockholm 30 slipped 0.41% at the close, while commodity and currency moves included a notable rise in crude oil and gains in both EUR/SEK and USD/SEK. Market breadth favored decliners over advancers.