The stock market crash follows a new wave of war fears, which pushes oil prices to a new high amid tensions with Iran.
Market concerns follow media reports that US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian offer to negotiate opening the Strait of Hormuz to shipping and is instead considering new attacks on Iran after several weeks of ceasefire.
The price for delivery of North Sea oil (Brent) in June rose overnight to over $125 per barrel, the highest price since 2022. The dollar and market interest rates are moving up.
The Stockholm Stock Exchange traditionally has a half-day on Walpurgis Eve.
