This Week’s Spotlight: (Week To 6th June 2025)

The Neil McCoy-Ward Newsletter

June 06, 2025

Opening Note…

Welcome back to this week’s newsletter!

On a Personal Note:
I had 2 minor surgeries this week to fix an issue with my septum, throat & breathing, and yes, it was excruciatingly painful. I haven’t been able to talk all week. It’s been a struggle, but I’m starting to feel a little better today. That’s why there won’t be a video today. Luckily I was able to pre-record Monday & Wednesday’s video (that’s why I didn’t livestream)…

And on that point, did you watch my latest video from Wednesday? I’ve got to share this with you because it really is becoming a reality. The middle class is collapsing. Not just in the US, or the UK, but in Western nations around the world; it’s all part of the longer term debt cycle…

More people are working harder than ever, yet falling further behind. Wages aren’t keeping up. Pensions are being raided. Jobs are vanishing or being replaced by AI & automation. And the official numbers don’t seem accurate when you dig into them. They are relentlessly offering a carefully packaged delusion. Bread & Circus almost…

I know this too because I sometimes get messages saying, ‘I would love to enroll in your Courses, but I just don’t have the cash right now’. Or sometimes one of my students will say, “I’m mostly living off my pension and savings right now, so I need to be very disciplined with what I’m investing in.” People are starting to feel the squeeze.

There is one very compelling story I’ve heard from a subscriber, ‘John’ - which I’ve put in my recent video (link below). It really does put this into perspective, and motivates me to continue doing my job and helping as many people as possible to grow and protect their money…

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

Table of Contents

1. Weekly Spotlight

This week, things have exploded between Donald Trump and Elon Musk creating shockwaves in both politics and the markets. It started when Musk publicly slammed Trump’s “One Big Beautiful Bill,” calling it reckless and fiscally irresponsible. He didn’t hold back; he ambiguously backed calls for Trump’s impeachment and shared posts linking Trump to the Epstein scandal.

Trump responded fast, threatening to pull federal subsidies from EVs and tech projects tied to Musk. The market reacted just as quickly. Tesla stock dropped more than 14%, wiping out $152 billion in value in just a few days.

It’s a powerful reminder that political conflict can have real financial consequences, hitting stock values, retirement accounts, and business investments. We’re heading into an era of serious volatility. If ever there was a time to protect your wealth and reassess your exposure, it’s now.

2. Quick Takes

Here are the top stories shaping the week:

  • ‘Stress Crisis’ 5m people struggle with financial, health and housing insecurity 

    More than 5 million UK adults face a “triple whammy” of financial, housing, and health insecurity, reaching stress levels unseen since the 2008 crash. One in ten working-age adults struggle with low income, insecure housing, and limited NHS access, often reporting mental strain and sleeplessness.

  • Downing Street ‘exploring plan for digital ID cards’

    The proposed “BritCard” digital ID system is being positioned as a modern, progressive tool to tackle illegal migration, exploitative employment, and housing abuse. Backed by Labour-aligned think tank Labour Together, the initiative would create a mandatory digital ID stored on smartphones, allowing landlords, employers, and public services to verify a person’s legal status.

  • NATO chief is determined to give Trump a win with 5% defence spending plan

    NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is pushing a new defence spending proposal ahead of the upcoming summit to pre-empt criticism from Donald Trump. Rutte suggested NATO members commit to spending 5% of GDP on defence—more than double the current 2% target—to align with Trump’s transactional approach to alliances. To ease adoption, the proposal splits the 5% into 3.5% for core defence and 1.5% for related expenditures like infrastructure. Though the U.S. already meets the threshold, most European nations face a steep climb. No enforcement mechanism exists, but Rutte proposes annual progress plans to ensure gradual compliance over a likely 10-year timeline.

  • Trump Issues New Travel Ban and Tightens Student Visa Access
    President Trump has signed a sweeping travel order barring entry from 12 countries labelled as national security risks. The executive order also imposes new restrictions on student visas, specifically targeting elite institutions like Harvard and MIT. Legal challenges are expected, and universities are bracing for fallout.

  • U.S. Redirects Anti-Drone Systems Away from Ukraine
    Key counter-drone technology previously deployed in Ukraine has been reassigned to U.S. homeland defence units. Military sources cite growing concern over domestic vulnerabilities and evolving aerial threats near U.S. borders.

  • Pope Leo XIV Holds Peace Call with Putin
    In a rare diplomatic move, the Pope reached out to Russian President Vladimir Putin by phone, calling the conversation “a light that helps to seek peace.” The Vatican is reportedly working behind the scenes to revive peace negotiations as tensions escalate in Eastern Europe.

  • Treasury Secretary Warns of Historic Tax Hike Without Trump Bill
    Treasury Secretary Bessent warned that failure to pass the Trump-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill” would result in the largest tax increase in U.S. history. The bill includes energy incentives, tax cuts, and infrastructure investment and is being framed as urgent economic relief.

  • Judge Dismisses DNC’s Election Interference Lawsuit Against Trump Admin
    A federal judge has dismissed the DNC’s lawsuit accusing the Trump administration of past election interference. The court ruled that the case lacked legal standing and failed to demonstrate concrete harm, delivering a legal win for Trump.

  • U.S. Energy Strategy Quietly Depends on Mexico
    Analysts reveal that America’s long-term energy security now heavily depends on Mexico’s infrastructure. This includes cross-border pipeline capacity, refining operations, and coordination on natural gas exports.

  • Beige Book Shows U.S. Economy Splitting Along Political Lines
    The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book finds the economy diverging sharply along party lines. Republican-led states report higher confidence driven by energy and trade sectors, while Democrat-led states express concern over housing, healthcare, and wage stagnation.

  • UK inflation number too high after data blunder

    The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) has admitted that April’s inflation rate was overstated due to incorrect road tax data from the Department for Transport. The true Consumer Prices Index should have been 3.4%, not 3.5%. Though the ONS won't revise the figure, it acknowledged the need to improve checks on external data quality.

NEIL’S TAKEAWAYS:

In the United States
The Congressional Budget Office now expects U.S. GDP growth to slow sharply next year—down to just 1.6% in 2025, from 2.8% this year. The main reason behind this dip are largely, tariffs. New duties, including a massive 125% on Chinese electric vehicles, and 50% on steel and aluminium—are set to nudge inflation up by around 0.4% annually. Not exactly a gentle squeeze. Treasury Secretary Bessent isn’t mincing words either, warning that without passage of the Trump-backed economic package, the country could face the biggest tax hike in its history. At the same time, energy analysts are sounding the alarm. The U.S. is now increasingly dependent on Mexico—not just for gas exports, but for refining capacity too. That’s raising fresh geopolitical risk on America’s doorstep. And then there’s the Fed’s Beige Book. It paints a divided economic picture: Red states report gains in energy and manufacturing. Blue states, meanwhile, are grappling with sluggish housing and flat wages. We’ve seen this play out before, where incidents of civil unrest have ensued…

Research:
If you want to stay ahead of the curve, here’s where to look. Start by digging into how the new tariffs are hitting U.S. manufacturing and inflation forecasts. The ripple effects are real—and growing. Keep a close eye on the Federal Reserve. Their signals on rate shifts will shape the next moves in markets and monetary policy. Then there’s energy. The U.S. reliance on Mexico for refining and gas exports is deepening, and with it, the political risk. That’s a strategic blind spot worth watching. And finally, get to grips with the potential tax changes baked into Trump’s proposed bill. The implications for income, business, and investment strategy could be profound.

Across Europe
Europe’s economy is faltering—and the response from Brussels is raising eyebrows. We’re now seeing both monetary easing and a sweeping wave of fiscal expansion. On their own, each carries risk. Together it’s a volatile cocktail. The latest move is: a defence package under the banner of Readiness 2030—a jaw-dropping €800 billion war project. This is a clear signal that military spending is now part of the growth plan and a war time economy is on the horizon. In effect, Europe’s trying to spend its way out of stagnation (just like they did 90 years ago).

Prepare: Here’s what investors should brace for: continued fragmentation across markets, mounting debt burdens and growth that’s increasingly manufactured—not by consumer demand or productivity gains, but by military-industrial policy. It’s growth on paper. Not necessarily real progress.

On the Global Stage
The OECD has cut its global growth forecast—now projecting just 2.9% for both 2025 and 2026. That marks the weakest non-recessionary stretch since the lockdowns. In Asia, stock markets are holding up—for now. But the fundamentals show economies in the region remain highly exposed to external shocks, especially as trade disputes and geopolitical friction continue to simmer. Oil markets are reacting, too. Brent has slipped to $65.40, and WTI to $63.16. Both reflect the same concern—oversupply in the face of weak global demand. And the pressure doesn’t stop there. Major shipping routes are under strain. Instability in the Red Sea, rising insurance premiums, rerouting costs, and a patchwork of new regulations are all creating fresh backlogs and higher barriers.

Research: Start with tariffs. They’re not just raising costs—they’re actively reshaping global trade routes and supply chains. Then, follow the money. Capital is rotating across Asia in new patterns, revealing where confidence is building—and where it’s quietly pulling back. You should also pay close attention to manufacturing; my higher level clients are starting to buy into manufacturing, they are calling it an untapped ‘goldmine’.

Then there’s inflation… Central banks are now responding at different speeds, creating divergence that matters for markets and policy alike. And finally, keep an eye on resource volatility, because it’s influencing currency movements and reshaping commodity flows in real time.

3. Important Video of The Week

The Middle Class Is Being Dismantled…

I’m not saying this to scare you. But we’re all trapped in a system that is collapsing from within. In this week’s video, I break it all down: what’s really happening, why things feel so broken, and what you can actually do to rise above it. Watch the Full Video On Youtube

4. Chart of the Week

U.S. Stock Market Stagnates While Global Markets Rally

According to S&P Global, U.S. stock market capitalization slipped 0.2% from December 2024 to May 2025, weighed down by economic uncertainty, trade tensions, and a decline in major tech stocks. In contrast, stock markets in the rest of the world rose by 8.5%, led by strong performances in Spain (+35.1%), Germany (+25.3%), Italy (+24.2%), Mexico (+21.5%), Brazil (+20.3%), South Korea (+19.7%), and the EU overall (+19.2%).

5. Market Overview

This week, the S&P 500 slipped as investors grew cautious ahead of U.S. jobs data, with a Musk-Trump dispute dragging down tech stocks. The FTSE 100 edged up, supported by domestic resilience despite weak Chinese trade data. Canada’s TSX was flat, balancing stable commodities against global uncertainty. Australia’s ASX 200 dipped slightly, pressured by tech losses and macro jitters, though strength in energy and industrials kept it near record highs.

  • 🇺🇸 United States – S&P 500

    • High: 5,999.05

    • Low: 5,869.30

    🇬🇧 United Kingdom – FTSE 100

    • High: 8,831.76

    • Low: 8,735.93

    🇨🇦 Canada – TSX Composite

    • High: 26,460.82

    • Low: 26,166.64

  • 🇦🇺 Australia – ASX 200

    • High: 8,555.60

    • Low: 8,515.70

Cryptocurrency:

Trend:
Markets are broadly down, with altcoins underperforming. Solana and Dogecoin led the decline, while Bitcoin held relatively firm. Only TRON posted a gain, and stablecoins remained flat. Momentum is fading, and sentiment is shifting risk-off across the board.

  • Bitcoin (BTC): ▼ 1.6%

  • Ethereum (ETH): ▼ 6.3%

  • Tether (USDT): 0.0%

  • XRP: ▼ 2.8%

  • BNB: ▼ 4.1%

  • Solana (SOL): ▼ 9.5%

  • USDC: 0.0%

  • Dogecoin (DOGE): ▼ 14.4%

  • TRON (TRX): ▲ 2.4%

  • Cardano (ADA): ▼ 8.8%

Metals Market:

Gold Silver Ratio: We’re seeing the movement I forecast…

Gold: From Record Highs to Strategic Consolidation

  • Gold has seen short-term volatility, dipping after hitting a four-week high due to dollar strength and profit-taking. In the medium term, forecasts are mixed — some analysts warn of a possible correction, while others see upside driven by trade tensions and safe-haven demand. If recession risks grow, gold could break past $3,600 as capital rotates into hard assets.

Silver: Just jumped as Ratio drops

  • Silver remains strong year-to-date, up over 23%, driven by industrial demand in solar, EVs, and electronics. Supply remains tight, and analysts expect further gains into Q3. If momentum holds, silver could push higher, especially if global manufacturing stabilizes.

Neil’s Summary:
At first glance, the S&P 500 looks strong—nudging toward all-time highs.

But take a closer look, and the climb is looking thin. Narrow, even. It’s tech doing most of the heavy lifting. Beneath the surface, the signals aren’t as cheerful: jobs data is soft, the services sector is contracting, and small caps are still stuck underwater. This isn’t fundamentals driving the market—it’s momentum.

In crypto, the mood’s even shakier. Nearly every major altcoin is purging. Dogecoin is down double digits with Solana not to far behind. Bitcoin’s still holding above $100K, but the risk appetite is fading fast.

Meanwhile, gold is holding its ground through the noise, and silver’s industrial demand is keeping it buoyant (as forecasted) - aren’t you glad you get this newsletter for FREE every week?!

Silver over the last two days has had a sizeable jump causing the Gold-Silver ratio to drop to 92. This is still one to keep an eye on.

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6. Faith & Success

So if you have not been trustworthy in handling worldly wealth, who will trust you with true riches?”
— Luke 16:11 (NIV)

I was pondering on this verse during the week. Because on the surface, it makes you think that how you manage the tangible things in life reflects on the intangible.

Yet on the other hand, it makes you question what you are chasing and why? I know that I often reflect on the work I do, and I ask “is this the right path for me?” - and I genuinely believe it is, because I know I’m helping a lot of people.

But it wasn’t always the case. A long time ago when I would ask this question, the answer was a resounding “NO!”.

Because I was in a job I didn’t like, trying to sell a service that I knew wasn’t great. It wasn’t honest, it wasn’t integral - but I was doing it because I needed money to survive in this broken world. But that’s also why I eventually had the courage to make the change.

And I won’t lie, it was tough for a while, really tough… if you know my story, you’ll know I was penniless for a long time.

Yet, despite the obstacles - I came to realise that while money is important, it’s not the most important thing in life. Although yes, I have to admit that money does facilitate and create for more freedom.

But blessings come in many forms, true riches is NOT money. It’s much deeper than that, it’s the things that money can’t buy.

I feel very blessed today that I was able to get the surgery I needed this week to help me to breathe and sleep better, it was becoming a real burden to have so many sleepless nights and then have to work so intensely each day.

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Closing Thoughts 💬

During my idle time this week, I’ve had a chance to reflect a bit more than usual. It’s in times like these that the little things matter. It reminds me that life can change quickly, and often uncomfortably. While it’s not an easy time for me, my situation is paradise to most! I think about people around the world who may have had an even more difficult week than I have.

For this reason, my thoughts go out to those who have to fight daily just to survive right now. It really is a difficult time, but I believe change is coming… partly from us taking the right actions ourselves and partly from the changing winds of time.

I prefer to set my own sail…

Stay Informed, Stay Empowered! Stay Blessed!

See you next time,

Your Friend,

Neil,

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