Stockholm Stock Exchange rises as oil prices fall

The best performer on the Stockholm Stock Exchange's OMXS30 list was heat pump group Nibe Industrier, up 3.4 percent. This was followed by major bank SEB, up 3 percent, and technology trading company Addtech, which climbed 2.7 percent.

Among the few losers on the list was truck manufacturer Volvo AB, down 0.6 percent.

It was also positive on the stock exchanges in Europe, as well as in early trading on Wall Street.

The oil price has fallen slightly since last week. A barrel of North Sea oil costs around $100 at 5:30 p.m.

One euro costs 11.28 kronor and one dollar 9.83 kronor.