Nicholas Purser

Nicholas joined Orbis in 1996. Based in London, he leads the team of currency analysts, and is responsible for currency management in the Orbis Global Equity Strategy. He holds a Master of Arts in Management Studies from the University of Cambridge, Master of Philosophy in Economics from the University of Oxford and is a CFA^® charterholder.

Articles by Nicholas Purser

Is the world’s safest currency actually the riskiest?

By Nicholas Purser on 04 Feb 2026

Reading time: 4 mins

The dollar’s safe-haven status is cracking under the weight of debt, deficits, and political risk. Once a symbol of stability, it now looks fragile and...

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