The stock exchange's broad OMXS index has risen 0.6 percent a few minutes after opening. Defense company Saab has risen 2 percent and is trading at the top of the large-cap index OMXS30.
Yesterday, Stockholm closed down 1 percent, while US indices were lower. However, ahead of Wall Street's opening this afternoon, futures point to rising indices. During overnight Asian trading, developments were mixed.
Oil prices have risen from yesterday afternoon's levels, despite the US temporarily easing Russian oil sanctions. A barrel of North Sea oil is trading above $85 on Friday morning.
The krona is trading steadily around 9.21 against the dollar and 10.69 against the euro.
