PCE, 18, NAZI 1, RING, PAPER, WANTS

Market Indicators

ZAR17.72/USD 🔽 ZAR20.68/EUR 🔼 ZAR11.59/AUD 🔼 ZAR23.93/GBP 🔼 BrentCrude@ USD67.77/ZAR1199 /barrel 🔼 Au@USD3412/ZAR60456.03 /t.oz 🔼 1BTC@ZAR1 971 902/USD111 261 🔽

US stock futures were FLAT ahead of the PCE (Personal Consumption Expenditures)) inflation report. Indexes rose on SOLID data and AI optimism. After-hours trading was mixed—some firms gained on strong forecasts, others dipped on weak outlooks. A top chipmaker FLAGGED China risks despite strong revenue. Analysts remain bullish on AI. Mzansi’s market was STEADY. The JSE eased but is up year-on-year. Energy stocks rose; financials and resources slipped. Valuations are STABLE, and earnings outlooks support investor confidence.

18 TONNES.

Read it here: https://newsgpt.ai/2025/08/26/canadian-man-finds-wifes-rings-in-18-tonnes-of-landfill/?utm_source=brevo&utm_campaign=Daily%20Email%20-%2026%20August%202025&utm_medium=email

NAZI raid.

Read it here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15037917/Cops-raid-Nazi-heiresss-home-seize-masterpiece-stolen-dad-shocked-hanging-wall.html

CHICAGO – NO. 1 spot for BEDBUG infestations.

Read it here: https://nypost.com/2025/08/27/lifestyle/chicago-holds-number-one-spot-on-bedbug-infestation-list-for-fifth-year-in-a-row/

MAN FINDS lost wedding rings in LANDFILL.

Read it here: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewyr1jl9jko

BLUE dragon CLOSES beach.

Read it here: https://www.msn.com/en-ie/travel/beach-travel/deadly-blue-dragons-close-costa-blanca-beaches/ar-AA1KXbrF?ocid=BingNewsSerp

INTEREST: The world’s FIRST paper money was issued in China during the Tang Dynasty (around the 7th century), but it only became WIDESPREAD during the Song Dynasty in the 11th century. Before that, trade was done mostly with COINS made of metal, which were HEAVY to carry around.

Have a great weekend

“Wealth consists NOT in having great possessions, but in having FEW wants.” – Epictetus

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