Monday, May 03, 2010

Should we go for Norwegian cash, bonds and shares?

A few weeks ago, I looked at national credit ratings and Norway was the clear leader. So I wondered how strong the Norwegian Kroner might be if other currencies began to unravel.

Could the past give us a clue? No doubt those of you who have access to more sophisticated financial software and databases can do better - this is just a starting point for discussion.

Here's the 10-year history (O&A data, interbank rate, annually on 3rd May each year, rebased to 100% against the Kroner in 2000).

And in graphic form:

5 comments:

  1. James Higham3 May 2010 at 16:18

    Should we go for Norwegian cash, bonds and shares?

    Haven't a clue, Sackers - you tell us.

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  2. Sackerson3 May 2010 at 18:15

    Don't know myself, just scratting around for alternatives to gold or gunpowder. Do you think CU or Wolfie could comment?

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  3. James Higham4 May 2010 at 10:27

    I'll write to Wolfie.

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  4. Wolfie8 May 2010 at 13:47

    I'm moving into Kroner (cash holdings) myself.

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  5. Sackerson8 May 2010 at 16:24

    Nice to hear from you, Wolfie, hope all's well.

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