The South African rand strengthened on Thursday, maintaining recent gains from a rally in gold prices that benefited many emerging market assets.
The rand was trading at 17.09 against the dollar, up approximately 0.3% from Wednesday’s closing value.
Gold prices remained above $4,000 an ounce as investors continued to feel uncertain about the ongoing US government shutdown, which has now entered its ninth day.
Gold is traditionally viewed as a safe-haven asset during times of instability and has recently reached record…
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A Priest was seated next to Van Der Merwe on a flight to Brakpan.
After the plane was airborne, drink orders were taken.
Van Der Merwe asked for a Rum and Coke, which was brought and placed before him.
The flight attendant then asked the priest if he would like a drink.
He replied in disgust \”I\’d rather be savagely raped by a dozen whores than let liquor touch my lips.\”
Van Der Merwe then handed his drink back to the attendant and said \”Me too, I didn\’t know we had a choice.\”
Landfill Max
Do not argue with a fool because he will drag you down to his level and then beat you with experience.