Helsinki Stock Exchange declines over 5% in the opening

After the announcement of the 30 days United States’ travel ban from Europe, the Helsinki Stock Exchange has opened at 10 am with a clear decline. 

In Helsinki, the OMXHPI index, which measures stock market performance, fell by 5.2% in the opening.  

Nokia (7.5%) and Wärtsilä (6.3%) fell the most on the Helsinki Exchanges. Finnair's share also fell by 7.7%.

European airline stock prices plummet in the morning. Norwegian airline’s share fell immediately by 17%.

Air France KLM shares dipped 15% and German Lufthansa 9%. UK airline shares were in a downturn. British Airways, EasyJet and WIZZ had all felt 7-9%.

However, the firms have recovered the decline after an hour. 

Asia stock markets also crashed in the morning.