Your IMPORTANT Weekly Briefing: (1st August 2025)

The Neil McCoy-Ward Newsletter

August 01, 2025

Opening Note…

Welcome back to this week’s newsletter!

You may have been following Trump’s visit to the UK this week. I certainly was, and I noticed that once again, there was a flurry of headlines that came with it. Some were thoughtful and positive, but most were not. It almost seemed like the perfect distraction for the Online Safety Act ‘roll out’ (which I covered in my video on Monday)

I really believe that Free Speech is now over in the UK. If you were looking for a reason to trust the leadership, that ship has officially sailed. And, if you watched my video on Wednesday, you’re aware that, beyond freedom being erased, the middle class continues to be taken advantage of by the government. With AI job losses continuing to be a major threat, what should you do? There is ONE answer that I highly recommend from the following options:

  1. Wait for it to play out, hoping things get better…

  2. Get active in politics, signing petitions and attempting to protest…

  3. Complain to your partner, or complain online, or both…

  4. Protect yourself financially, diligently researching solutions…

I know what I’ll be doing. Because, even in circumstances that seem bad, there are always winners and losers. There are always solutions out there that can benefit you and your family; you just need to know where to look.

Right now, I’m offering solutions that I firmly believe will benefit you in the form of courses, where I have diligently researched solutions, far beyond what a normal ‘course creator’ would provide. Here is your opportunity this week…

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So, while you’re reading the news stories this week (most news stories are bad), always ask yourself, who is winning from this, and how can I position myself for success? This is the core of my system for success, and I can tell you with conviction that it will work for you whether you are an Investor, an Entrepreneur, Retired, a Career Professional, or all of the above…

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

Table of Contents

1. Weekly Spotlight

Trump Unveils Sweeping Global Tariffs

This week, Trump signed an executive order imposing new reciprocal tariffs on dozens of countries. Tariffs will range from 10% to 50%, affecting major trading partners including Canada, Brazil, Switzerland, India, and Taiwan.

The new rules take effect on August 7, 2025, but global markets have already reacted sharply. Stocks dipped worldwide, supply chain managers began scrambling to adjust, and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) issued an unusually blunt warning: the tariffs could choke global growth and reignite inflationary pressures.

Key changes:

  • Canada: Subject to targeted tariffs of up to 35% on non-compliant goods

  • Brazil: Hit with a 50% tariff, one of the highest under the new framework

  • India and South Africa face 25% and 30% tariffs, respectively

  • Taiwan and Switzerland face tariffs of 20% and 39%

  • Mexico: Granted a 90-day window to negotiate exemptions

  • UK, Australia, and most others: Default 10% tariff applied unless otherwise negotiated

U.S. officials claim the move is aimed at leveling the playing field after years of what they call unfair trade practices. Businesses worldwide are now reassessing contracts, rerouting supply chains, and bracing for higher input costs.

This may be the biggest global trade shift since the Smoot-Hawley Tariff Act of the 1930s. Whether it stabilises trade imbalances or sparks prolonged disputes remains to be seen, but one thing is clear: this is a new era for global trade and commerce and I expect the US to do very well from this.

2. Quick Takes

Here are the top stories shaping the week:

  • Fed Holds Rates, Trump Applies Pressure
    Despite calls from President Trump to cut rates ahead of the election cycle, Fed Chair Jerome Powell held interest rates steady, citing persistent inflation. Powell dismissed rate cuts as “too late,” even with dissent inside the FOMC and growing economic doubts.

  • U.S. GDP Growth Smashes Expectations, Hits 3.0%
    Second quarter GDP growth surged to 3.0%, blowing past estimates and reversing the Q1 contraction. Consumer spending and business investment led the rebound, defying recession fears and complicating the Fed’s policy path.

  • Canada “Unable To Find” Nearly 600 Criminal Foreigners
    Canada's immigration enforcement system is under fire after it was revealed that 596 criminal foreign nationals slated for deportation are unaccounted for. Border Services blamed legal loopholes and a lack of coordination across jurisdictions.

  • UK Flight Chaos After System Failure
    Air traffic control issues ‘grounded’ hundreds of flights across the UK, with Gatwick and Heathrow hit hardest. The Transport Secretary warned that delays and rescheduling could last into the weekend, despite systems being restored on Wednesday.

  • France Warns of War in Europe Within 5 Years
    French military officials now publicly forecast a high likelihood of war on European soil by 2030. The warning comes amid NATO expansion, Russia tensions, and heightened defence coordination across the continent.

  • U.S. Firms Slash China Investments to Record Lows
    Amid rising tariffs and political tensions, U.S. companies have reduced investment in China to the lowest level on record. The shift is part of a broader de-risking trend as firms reassess supply chains.

  • Trump Slaps India With 25% Tariffs Starting August 1
    Former President Trump announced a sweeping 25% tariff on Indian imports set to begin Thursday. The move targets sectors from tech to textiles and is expected to escalate global trade tensions ahead of the G20 summit.

  • IMF: U.S. Inflation May Stay High Until 2027
    New IMF data forecasts persistent inflation in the U.S. through 2027, with key categories like housing and energy remaining elevated. This challenges Fed hopes for a soft landing and suggests rate cuts may stay off the table for longer than expected.

  • Serbia-China Military Drills Alarm EU
    Joint military exercises between Serbia and China have sparked concern across Brussels. EU officials say the move undermines regional stability and raises red flags about China's growing military footprint in Eastern Europe.

  • US-EU Trade Deal Could Shake Global Competitiveness
    A new trade deal between the U.S. and EU is being finalised with provisions that could reshape tech, energy, and agriculture policy. European leaders hope the deal strengthens their hand against China, but some warn it may further divide global blocs.

  • Declassified Appendix To Durham Report Confirms Hillary Clinton Plan To Smear Trump
    On Thursday, newly declassified documents reveal that the Clinton campaign allegedly orchestrated a plan to tie Trump to Russia to distract from the Hillary email scandal, and that the FBI was warned about this but failed to act. They also provided further evidence that the FBI treated Clinton very differently to Trump, the FBI provided Clinton with defensive briefings, but not Trump, in one example.

NEIL’S TAKEAWAYS:

In the United States
Don’t let the headlines distract you, yes, the IMF just upgraded global growth to 3% for this year, but that’s not because the world economy is strong. It’s because businesses scrambled to ship goods before Trump’s new tariffs hit. The resilience we’re seeing is temporary, driven by fear and front-loading, not genuine stability.

Meanwhile, Trump’s sweeping tariffs, ranging from 10% to 50% across 69 countries, are actively rewriting global trade. Canada, Brazil, India, and others are all getting slammed, while allies like Mexico are negotiating under pressure.

On top of this, the Federal Reserve is resisting Trump’s very public push for rate cuts. Powell isn’t budging until the data shows real weakness. But pressure is mounting, both inside the Fed and from the White House.

Prepare: Now is the time to diversify risk and stop assuming “normal” is coming back; it's not. This is the new environment, and you need to be ready to navigate it.

Across Europe
The headlines this week say Europe grew in Q2. Technically, yes, but only 0.1% growth. That's barely anything vs a backdrop of inflation. Germany and Italy shrank while France only stayed afloat because of rising inventories, not demand! Spain is the only positive one.

Much of Europe front-loaded exports to beat Trump’s tariff wave. That artificial lift is gone, and now the 15% U.S. tariff on European goods will start to have an effect. There are already warning signs that it could shave 0.2% off eurozone GDP this year, and Germany, as always, will take the worst of it.

Now, let’s talk about something that will move faster: censorship.

As in my video this week, the UK’s Online Safety Act is live, and people are finally waking up to what it really means: ID walls, facial recognition, and centralised content control dressed up as “safety.” And don’t think this is just about Britain. Ireland’s next, it’s coming to the EU. Australia has already started. And Elon’s X platform is already testing age restrictions for EU users.

This is global governance… 197 countries adopting near-identical internet laws (all at the exact same time) and all under the illusion of sovereignty. But here’s what they still don’t understand: the internet isn’t a tap they can shut off. It’s a flood. And the harder they try to control it, the more workarounds emerge. VPN use is spiking, new platforms are forming, and entire communities are decentralising faster than regulators can write legislation.

Prepare: Europe’s economy is slowing down while its governments are speeding up control. That’s not a great combo. If you’re in business, expect export friction and regulatory drag to rise. If you’re online, expect fewer rights and more walls. But also, don’t panic. Just keep building resilience: financial, digital, and mental. This system is heavy, but it’s not agile. And agility wins.

On the Global Stage
In the East, China continues to face capital flight due to U.S. companies cutting investment to record lows due to regulatory risk and worsening trade ties. In response, China is focusing more on military projection and trade realignment, evidenced by this week’s joint Serbia–China military drills, as you can imagine, this rattled EU and BRICS officials alike.

In India, Trump’s new 25% tariffs are targeting key sectors like tech and textiles, just as India hoped to become the top Western alternative to Chinese manufacturing.

But despite the internal economic strain, the BRICS alliance is consolidating. This means you can expect more coordination on energy, tech, and finance as the West hardens its stance.

Prepare: This week, focus on where capital is rotating across Asia. With U.S. investment leaving China, expect rising flows into Vietnam, Malaysia, and India’s domestic sectors. Analyse how Trump’s tariffs on India and other eastern countries may shift investor sentiment and earnings outlooks.

3. Important Video of The Week

🚨 UK & Australia Have Been Put On Notice, and Trump is Furious… Watch the Full Video On Youtube

4. Chart of the Week

The Industries Leveraging AI the Most

  • Employees in the tech industry are using Gen AI (Generative) the most, with 88% utilising it for one or more functions

  • Professional services rank next, with 80% of employees using Gen AI, primarily for marketing and sales functions

  • Overall, McKinsey found that 71% of 1,491 employees surveyed in July 2024 used generative AI for at least one function, up from 65% at the beginning of 2024

Based on my recent video covering the AI Job Losses, you can infer that ‘leveraging AI’ is closely related to ‘replacing people’ with AI…

5. Market Overview

Markets remained mixed this week as investors processed inflation concerns, Fed uncertainty, and global trade shifts. In the U.S., the S&P 500 saw a modest pullback reflecting caution despite strong GDP data. The FTSE 100 gained ground, moving mostly due to renewed trade optimism with the U.S. In Canada, the TSX Composite is slipping slightly after a strong July run, mostly from new tariff concerns. Meanwhile, Australia’s ASX 200 has a large pullback after the tariff announcement.

🇺🇸 United States – S&P 500

  • High: 6,415.38

  • Low: 6,330.74

🇬🇧 UK - FTSE 100

  • High: 9,189.28

  • Low: 9,058.97

🇨🇦 Canada – TSX Composite

  • High: 27,570.69

  • Low: 27,230.89

🇦🇺 Australia – ASX 200

  • High: 8,773.00

  • Low: 8,650.90

Cryptocurrency:

  • Bitcoin (BTC) slipped about 0.7% in the week, fluctuating near $115K–$120K with subdued volume.

  • Ethereum (ETH) moved down ~2.4% over the week.

  • XRP dropped around 5% weekly (~$2.93)

  • Solana (SOL) declined more sharply, down ~6-7% to about $168.

  • BNB gained only ~0.7% weekly, trading near $770.

  • Dogecoin (DOGE) fell about 9% one of the weakest performers this week.

  • Stablecoins like USDT and USDC remained flat, with tight pegs and no significant deviations.

Metals Market:

Gold Silver Ratio:

Gold & Silver

  • Gold traded in a narrow range between $3,267 and $3,334 this week. Despite strong U.S. GDP numbers and a hold by the Fed, it held steady; typically, it would fall due to the higher for longer sentiment

  • Silver traded between $36.71 and $38.30, showing limited movement as industrial sentiment softened. While demand cooled slightly, the range held relatively firm. Traders are watching closely for a potential breakout. The ratio chart reflects this—it's currently rising, but the move isn't significant enough to warrant immediate action.

Neil’s Investor Takeaways:

As time goes on, we’re seeing more confirmation that the current financial system is starting to erode. Fortunately, there’s still time to prepare. You can gradually rotate into safer positions; these changes don’t need to happen all at once. Here are some steps you can start taking now.

Actionable Steps:

  • Shift focus from growth to resilience: prioritise assets with pricing power, strong cash flow, and low debt.

  • Be cautious of exposure to Asian equities tied to export demand with the US, especially in India and China.

  • Watch Ethereum’s strength as it’s attracting more institutional flows than Bitcoin this week.

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6. Faith & Success

“Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace.” — 1 Peter 4:10

We often talk about money, strategy, and success. But true prosperity starts with recognising your gift and using it. You weren’t given talents, time, or insight to keep them hidden. You were trusted with them. The question is: are you multiplying what you’ve been given, or burying it?

God doesn’t call everyone to wealth, but He does call everyone to purpose. And when your success serves others, it becomes more than profit.

This week, ask yourself:
How can I use my strength to uplift, empower, and create freedom?

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Closing Thoughts 💬

I find myself thinking about the middle class while writing this. It seems like the middle class continually gets targeted by the government… promised solutions, offered sweet deals, but ultimately fed only propaganda and broken promises…

Most middle class people are working hard, doing their best to get ahead, and are well-suited to bring about a very positive change in the world.

Perhaps it’s time that, no matter which class you believe defines your value, you find a way to break through, especially when the majority is pessimistic about the future.

There is always a reason to be optimistic, and I hope you find many to fuel your success…

To Your Success In Business And In Life,

See You Next Time, God Bless,

Your Friend,

Neil,

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