Nasdaq has declared stressed market conditions for Husqvarna derivatives linked to the company’s B shares (HUSQB), allowing market makers to quote prices with double the normal spread. The decision covers four hours, according to a Nasdaq Europe Market Notices announcement published on October 21, 2026.
Key Takeaways
- The decision applies to derivatives on Husqvarna B shares, identified as HUSQB.
- Market makers are permitted to quote at twice the normal spread during the stressed period.
- Nasdaq plans to reassess conditions after four hours rather than automatically end the designation.
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Husqvarna derivatives quoting allowance widened
The immediate effect of the designation is a wider permitted quoting spread for market makers. Nasdaq’s notice allows double the normal spread; it does not say that every market maker has widened its quotes to that limit.
Nasdaq explains that stressed market conditions are called when a derivative’s underlying asset experiences high, short-term intraday volatility, or when other factors create substantial uncertainty in derivatives pricing. The notice does not identify which specific factor prompted the HUSQB decision.
Review to follow the four-hour period
Nasdaq will assess market conditions after four hours to determine whether the stressed designation remains valid. The announcement therefore establishes an initial period followed by a review, not a confirmed end to the measure.
The announcement carries notice number 220/26 and directs readers to an attached PDF for contact details.
Conclusion
The measure temporarily relaxes market-maker spread limits for HUSQB derivatives, with its continuation subject to Nasdaq’s assessment after four hours.
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