On August 18, 2025, Asian stocks showed subdued movements ahead of the Jackson Hole economic symposium. The Chinese yuan is projected to strengthen past 7 per dollar, according to top economists. BHP reported a 26% decline in full-year profit due to pressure on key exports. Nvidia's bullish outlook has gained traction among Wall Street analysts, while Palo Alto Networks’ stock surged following promising earnings forecasts. Oil prices remained steady amidst ongoing trilateral talks regarding the Ukraine war. In contrast, Palantir's stock faced downward pressure, with skepticism from short-sellers regarding its valuation. Powered by LabCat AI research tools.