This Week’s Spotlight: (Week To 13th June 2025)

The Neil McCoy-Ward Newsletter

June 13, 2025

Opening Note…

Welcome back to this week’s newsletter!

I am happy to report that I’ve recovered from my surgeries enough to make regular videos again, despite slight raspiness. Thank you for your kind messages and well wishes, it meant a lot to receive your support!

You should also know that I was ‘shadow banned’ again this week by YouTube (on Monday). Not for my raspy voice, but for my video about (you guessed it!) the shady funding behind the LA ‘peaceful protests’ (Link below). So it’s great you’re in this newsletter because as I said before, in case YouTube censors me, this newsletter is the best way to stay in touch, especially with everything going on…

You need sources that are honest and based on facts, which is what I work to provide. Beyond the useful facts, I also provide something the mainstream media doesn’t, and this is what I am most passionate about… Providing resources and information that actually matters for your finances.

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Let's now break down the most relevant stories from around the globe...

Table of Contents

1. Weekly Spotlight

U.S.-China: Trade War On Pause—for Now

This week, the U.S. and China have halted their trade war after a high-stakes meeting between President Trump and President Xi Jinping at the G20 summit in Osaka.

Here’s what just happened:

  • The U.S. agreed not to impose new tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese goods. In return, China promised to ramp up purchases of American farm products.

  • Trump called it a “great” meeting, and even claimed the deal is “done” — though it seems like more of a handshake than a hard agreement.

  • Another part is U.S. tech companies can resume selling some products to Huawei, the Chinese tech giant previously blacklisted on national security grounds. It's a major shift that could ease tech tensions—for now.

Why this matters:

  • This truce temporarily cools one of the world’s most destabilizing economic feuds.

  • Markets cheered the news. Global stocks rose, and risk appetite returned.

  • But this doesn't fix structural issues like IP theft, forced tech transfers, and state subsidies which are still unresolved.

Bottom line: This deal buys time (without resolution). Markets may breathe easier in the short term, but the U.S.-China rivalry isn’t over. Investors should stay alert. The next tweet, tariff, or tech clash could reignite the fire.

2. Quick Takes

Here are the top stories shaping the week:

  • Russia & Iran Expand Military Ties in Caspian Sea
    A growing alliance between Moscow and Tehran is reshaping power dynamics in the Caspian. From military drills to infrastructure deals, both nations are building a regional power bloc — outside Western oversight.

  • RFK Jr. Fires Entire Vaccine Team, Starts Over
    Robert F. Kennedy Jr. just wiped his vaccine advisory panel clean and appointed a new set of medical voices. This move signals a dramatic shift in how he’ll handle public health policy.

  • Elon Musk’s Private Call to Trump
    Reports reveal Elon Musk phoned Donald Trump on Monday to express “regret” over past disagreements. The timing? Just as Trump ramps up 2024 momentum and calls for tech sector reform.

  • Democratic Sen. Alex Padilla handcuffed and forcibly removed from Kristi Noem’s immigration press conference

    Senator Alex Padilla was forcibly removed and restrained by federal agents during a DHS press conference led by Kristi Noem in LA.
    Padilla said he was performing Senate oversight duties and identified himself, but DHS claimed he didn’t & “lunged”. Democrats condemned the treatment as authoritarian, calling for investigations, while Republicans suggested Padilla be censured for disruptive behavior.

  • House Advances $9.4B Cuts to NPR, PBS, and USAID
    A major spending cut bill — slashing billions from U.S. taxpayer-funded institutions — is moving toward a House-wide vote. Trump-backed lawmakers say it’s about restoring fiscal sanity.

  • Iran Warns: ‘All U.S. Bases Are Within Our Reach’
    Iran is responding to U.S. threats with its own — warning that any American base in the region could be hit. The tone is escalating, and so is the risk of direct conflict.

  • White House Fears Iranian Response To An Attack Could Overwhelm Israel's Air Defences

    Iran's IRGC commander says the country is fully prepared for any scenario. White House envoy Witkoff warned that Iranian retaliation could overwhelm Israel’s defences. Despite embassy staff drawdowns in several Middle Eastern countries, no major US troop movements have been observed.

  • China's Rare Earth Monopoly Is Now a National Security Issue
    Trump’s new trade deal highlights just how dependent U.S. defence contractors are on Chinese rare earth metals. The message is clear: we can’t build advanced weapons without Beijing — yet.

  • UK Approves Massive Nuclear Power Expansion
    A new nuclear plant in Britain will power six million homes. It’s a major investment in long-term energy security — even as wind and solar dominate headlines. I made a very detailed presentation in the Patreon several years back called ‘The Case For Uranium’ - it outlined exactly what we are now seeing. (Patreon members can access that presentation at any time) here: LINK.

  • Inflation Is Crushing Democrat States
    A new report shows inflation is highest in blue states like California and New York, but remains far lower in Republican-led states across the Deep South. Policy differences are now showing up in people’s wallets.

  • NATO secretary general says Europe needs to ‘ramp up defence spending’ as foreign ministers meet in Rome

    NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte has urged a major increase in defence investment, warning Russia could threaten the alliance militarily within five years. Rutte proposed a 5% GDP defence spending target—3.5% on military and 1.5% on broader security—to be agreed at next week’s Hague summit.

  • France blocking Britain from EU’s massive defence fund

    France is pushing to exclude British arms firms from the EU’s new European Defence Industry Programme (EDIP), despite recent UK-EU defence cooperation agreements. The €800 billion scheme aims to boost EU-based weapons production through joint procurement and funding, but France insists only firms within the EU, Norway, or Ukraine should benefit.

NEIL’S TAKEAWAYS:

In the United States
The House has just moved forward with Trump’s proposed $9.4 billion in spending cuts to organisations like NPR, PBS, and USAID. This may appear to be a gesture of fiscal responsibility - but in reality it’s more about reshaping the narrative and pulling back the reins on global entanglements. Meanwhile, Trump’s latest trade manoeuvre has laid bare a far more dangerous reality: America’s entire defence sector remains deeply dependent on China for rare earth elements. The US has outsourced its national security to a geopolitical rival, and there’s no quick fix in sight. While Washington might talk tough on China, without Chinese rare earths its military could be in dire trouble.

Research:
Keep a close eye on the rare earth supply chain. At the moment, U.S. defence systems are heavily reliant on Chinese imports for critical minerals. We're talking about the building blocks of missiles, fighter jets, and advanced radar tech. That dependence is being treated as a national security risk. So, there’s a push underway to mine and refine rare earths domestically. A handful of companies — MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths, and a few quietly backed start-ups are manoeuvring to fill the gap. Watch them closely. But even with these moves, you don’t create mines and refineries overnight.

Across Europe
Germany, Poland and the Baltics all hiked their defence budgets just last week. Notably, Germany is now looking to spend over 5% of GDP on defence. A new package that could top €1 Trillion. Good news for military contractors, no doubt. But for the broader economy not so much. Figures show manufacturing in Germany and France is going nowhere. And inflation is stubborn across the Eurozone. The UK, for its part, is powering ahead on nuclear — quite literally. Big bets are on next-gen reactors, while many EU neighbours wrestle with patchy grids and energy prices that just won’t settle. All at the same time while still saying “we need to get carbon emissions down!”

Prepare: Defence budgets are swelling, especially in Germany and Eastern Europe, and the contracts are flowing. Zero in on which firms are winning the biggest deals. Names like Rheinmetall, Saab, and PGZ are worth keeping on the radar. Then look at the energy dependency of non-EU imports, this remains a structural vulnerability. But some are breaking away. The UK is doubling down on nuclear. France, too. Who’s investing, and who isn’t investing. That will define who gains energy security, and who stays exposed. 

On the Global Stage
Russia and Iran are drawing ever closer in the Caspian in military and economic terms. At the same time, China is playing a longer, sharper game. It’s not just about tariffs or tech anymore. Beijing’s weaponizing it’s culture (like U.S movies and shows) and locking down control of rare earths, the very materials Western defence systems can’t function without. As for inflation, it’s no longer a global tide lifting or sinking all boats. It's starting to go regional. This is more the product of political choices than pure market dynamics. One bloc hikes rates, another subsidises fuel, a third faces stagflation.

Research: Start by tracking where resource nationalisation is happening. From lithium in Brazil to rare earths in South Africa and oil in Iran, key players are pulling assets back under state control. Watch closely which commodities are being turned into economic pressure points. Energy is ALWAYS the obvious one, but fertilisers, grain, and critical minerals are increasingly becoming pressured. Then there’s the global shipping web. Choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, the Bab el-Mandeb, the South China Sea, and even the Caspian are becoming strategic flashpoints. Now that Israel has attacked Iran, things are most likely going to escalate, creating a major effect on oil prices.

3. Important Video of The Week

The CRISIS Unfolding Between Israel and Iran, How the UK & US are Involved…

In this live video, I cover the major strike that just occurred. I’m sure you are watching it closely... (I carefully avoided some key words so that I don’t get censored) Watch the Full Video On Youtube

4. Chart of the Week

How Big is Bitcoin Compared to the World’s Largest Companies?

Tech firms account for eight of the ten largest assets globally, including Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta. Even Tesla and Broadcom, though smaller, maintain trillion-dollar valuations. Nvidia is the most valuable company in the world, with a $3.5 trillion market cap. Its dominance reflects the ongoing AI boom and investor enthusiasm around high-performance computing. Currently, Nvidia’s chips are central to nearly all major AI innovations, giving it a crucial edge over competitors.

5. Market Overview

In the U.S., the S&P 500 posted modest gains, supported by tech and energy, while inflation concerns and political developments kept traders cautious. The FTSE 100 broke a new record, reflecting strength in UK energy and industrials, even as broader European growth remains modest. Canada’s TSX Composite held steady, benefiting from resource sector stability. Meanwhile, Australia’s ASX 200 closed near a four-month high, driven by mining and a rebound in consumer sentiment.

Overall, global markets are stable but stretched, driven more by policy confidence than underlying productivity.

🇺🇸 United States – S&P 500
High: 6,045.43
Low: 6,003.88

🇬🇧 United Kingdom – FTSE 100
High: 8,896.88
Low: 8,843.63
Closing at a record 8,890.67 on June 12, 2025

🇨🇦 Canada – TSX Composite
High: 26,615.75
Low: 26,466.52

🇦🇺 Australia – ASX 200
High: 8,617.80
Low: 8,565.10
Closed near a four‑month high

Cryptocurrency:

Trend:
The crypto market saw moderate gains across major assets, with Ethereum, Solana, and Cardano leading. Towards the end of this week there has been a significant drop removing most gains - but the market is still up. Bitcoin has held strong above $100K, suggesting confidence in its long-term role as a store of value. Meanwhile, altcoins showed signs of rotation, with traders shifting focus to layer-1 protocols and smart contract platforms. Stablecoins like USDT and USDC remained flat, while speculative tokens like Dogecoin and TRON remained volatile but underperformed.

  • Bitcoin (BTC): Up over the past week, continuing its steady climb and showing resilience amid broader market volatility.

  • Ethereum (ETH): Strong gains this week, outperforming BTC with growing momentum from institutional interest.

  • XRP: Modest gains, trading steadily with signs of renewed investor confidence despite regulatory shadows.

  • BNB: Relatively stable, holding its ground as Binance navigates ongoing legal and regulatory scrutiny.

  • Solana (SOL): Down overall this week after taking a hit towards the end

  • Cardano (ADA): Not much change over this week with high volatility.

  • Dogecoin (DOGE): Flat this week after losing gains still lagging behind majors, driven mostly by speculative retail activity.

  • TRON (TRX): Saw a small dip with volatility remaining high amid market sensitivity to Asia-based platforms.

  • Tether (USDT) & USDC: Stable at $1.00 — as expected — acting as core liquidity hubs across exchanges.

Metals Market:

Overall Trend: Both metals are in a strong upward trend, driven by central bank buying, inflation hedging, and de-dollarisation moves from BRICS and beyond.

Gold Silver Ratio:

Gold:

Surged again this week, now solidifying its place as the second-largest global reserve asset, surpassing the euro. Central banks are accelerating purchases amid global uncertainty, and investors are responding to fiat currency weakness and rate cut speculation.

Silver:

Gained alongside gold but with even stronger momentum on a percentage basis. Industrial demand and monetary hedging are both fuelling the rise. The gold-to-silver ratio has started to creep back down. Silver tends to react more speculatively due to its industrial use. So something important to be wary of is a potential pullback.

Neil’s Summary: What we’re seeing isn’t driven by growth, innovation, or productivity. It’s driven by liquidity, political manipulation, and central bank confidence games. The S&P is up, the FTSE just hit a record, and even the ASX is climbing, but underneath it all, debt levels are unsustainable, inflation is fractured, and global trade is being redrawn. Don’t get too bullish… It’s a controlled burn.

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6. Faith & Success

“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7

In times like these, fear is everywhere in the headlines, in the markets, and in the decisions people are making. But fear doesn’t produce wisdom. It produces panic.

We’re called to operate differently: with clarity, conviction, and courage. You don’t need to have it all figured out — you just need to take the next faithful step. Whether you're investing, building, or rebuilding, lean on the strength and sound mind you’ve been blessed with.

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Closing Thoughts 💬

We’re seeing widespread chaos in many of the countries that follow this report. I do believe that peace will win out in the end, but it may not be for some time. Unfortunately I still see much more war before this period is over.

Politicians seem to only aggravate the situation and blame the other party. As mature adults, we can see through their tactics, but many are not able to do so.

I pray for peace and that people can settle their differences. There has to be a better way than how things are dealt with currently. I hope that leaders will take the high road, and choose what’s right for the people… but I very much doubt they will (they are only focused on their own selfish ambitions and their race for self riches).

So until then, protect yourself! From not only the government but also the chaos that (hopefully) stays far away from your doorstep.

Stay Informed, Stay Empowered! Stay Blessed!

See you next time,

Your Friend,

Neil,

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