Market news: Members of the labor union at South Korea's SK Hynix will vote on the 2026 provisional wage and labor agreement from August 24 to 25.

The number of ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz remains in the single digits, and traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait has also slowed down.

Harmony Gold: The group's gold production for FY2026 is 44,464 kilograms (equivalent to 1,429,551 ounces), in line with production guidance.

Spot gold has just surpassed the $4,550.00/ounce mark, now quoted at $4,550.41/ounce, up 0.69% intraday; the main COMEX gold futures contract is now at $4,607.20/ounce, up 0.78% intraday.

European markets regain favor: Economic resilience exceeds expectations, limited AI exposure, and clear monetary policy