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Mo Wa's avatar

Really enjoyed this piece — lots to think about!

Ang's avatar

Yes Swiss Franc would be interesting insight to see if that is in a safer astrological space to park currency. With easy access to accounts like Wise there are easier options to hedge against the pound’s inevitable decline. I just don’t know if any fiat ponzi money is any better. x

Rowan Hogg's avatar

I think of all Fiat’s the Swiss franc is probably up there with the strongest. I’ll have to take a look

David Hogg's avatar

Brilliant research of the GBPound.

Rachel Reeves policies have destroyed growth and investment resulting in record taxes & unemployment rising.She must lower interest rates to stimulate growth which will adversely affect the pound.

May 2026 UK local election results will spook the market as Labour government confidence will be shattered.

Excellent analysis Rowan !!

Northern Wanderer's avatar

Rowan, can you please do a reading on the EURO? Based on this reading, I am going to sell my GDP immediately. I will await your prognosis re: the EURO to decide what to to with those.

Rowan Hogg's avatar

The EURO and the Swiss Franc are on the currency list :)

Northern Wanderer's avatar

The first obviously affects way more people. You can't even buy Swiss francs in most countries. What is your timeline for the euro analysis?

Rowan Hogg's avatar

It would likely be the first half of January. And it depends if you're talking about physical cash or currency trading via a broker - you can certainly swap currencies for Swiss Francs and they are an incredibly strong currency.

Northern Wanderer's avatar

Not trading (for me)

Mother Stenbacka's avatar

Fascinating and very thorough post, thank you. I'm going to start experimenting with the 1694 chart too. I wonder if the turbulence you see in 2026 is limited to the UK or connected to a wider global story. It could of course be both.