Opening Note…

Welcome back to this week’s newsletter!

Perhaps you’ve noticed an increase in the number of videos I’ve posted to my YouTube & Rumble channels this past week? That’s because the news has been nonstop and intense. Things are really heating up and I just had to post as much as I possibly could to keep you informed.

But, I don’t think I’ll be doing this every week - as I sit here writing this, I am absolutely exhausted, ha!

One of this week’s main topics has of course been the UK Government ‘overreach’. You may have seen in one of my videos that in Surrey (UK), a ‘catcalling’ crackdown initiative has resulted in 18 (male) arrests. It truly has shocked me how quickly adverse laws can be introduced, or even the way they are enforced can be changed based on political agendas. It’s a reminder that we need to stay informed and prepared.

And top tip, if you get arrested in the UK for staring at a woman as you drive by, do not say a word! They cannot prosecute you without evidence. And yes, I know how ridiculous this sounds… but this is the World that the British now live in… most people are convicted on these new outrageous crimes because they talk their way into a conviction! You always have the right to remain silent.

On a more serious topic… we’ve just seen an unprecedented meeting between President Trump, seven European leaders and Zelenskyy. Whether it will prove to have an effective outcome for peace remains to be seen, but it was a symbol of how greatly European nations want the US on their side. Zelenskyy, for his part, changed his appearance and his tone after his “regrettable” appearance in the White House in March this year.

Now let's break down the latest...

Table of Contents

• 1. Weekly Spotlight

• 2. Quick Takes

• 3. Important Video of The Week

• 4. Which Jobs Are Safest from AI?

• 5. Market Overview

• 6. Faith & Success

• 7. Opportunity Of The Week… Gold & Silver Mastery

• Closing Thoughts 💬

1. Weekly Spotlight

Weekly Spotlight: Trump and Zelenskyy Meeting 2.0

This week, the United States took centre stage in a bold diplomatic push. President Trump hosted Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in Washington, alongside senior European leaders. He then immediately followed it up with a call to Russian President Putin. It seems that Trump is trying to engineer a face-to-face between Ukraine and Russia, with himself right in the middle as mediator.

Let’s break down what happened:

• The White House Summit: When Zelenskyy walked into that room, you could immediately see something was different. He was more formal, more polished, and he thanked his hosts over and over again (eleven times in under five minutes). The reason this matters is that if you remember what happened last time, the visit was extremely tense, and it nearly turned into a shouting match. The fact that he’s changed his tone this time means that he wants to progress towards a deal and that he really wants the US on his side.

• Security Guarantees: Trump put something new on the table: NATO-style protection for Ukraine. Not actual NATO membership, but the idea of building a shield around Ukraine with U.S. and European backing. Europe agreed in principle, but they were also sceptical. The issue is that tension could easily flare up again in the future.

• The Summit in Motion: Currently, the goal is to bring Putin and Zelenskyy together, possibly in Budapest or a neutral location in Europe, and then expand that into a trilateral meeting. But it's important to be aware that nothing is locked in yet. It’s all still delicate.

• Moscow’s Counter-Move: Part of the predicament is that Russia has shifted its tactics. The Kremlin now wants veto power over Ukraine’s security guarantees and influence over how the summit itself is planned. This is very much in keeping with the line they maintain that this all started due to NATO expansion.

• Glimpse Behind the Scenes: In a hot mic moment, Trump told Macron that he thinks Putin wants to make a deal with Trump himself. That’s a very strange thing to have been said, possibly implying that he believes Putin would end the war not for peace but seemingly to deal Trump a political victory, and shows just how much is going on behind the scenes in the deal-making that we aren’t seeing.

2. Quick Takes

Here are the top stories shaping the week:

• JD Vance ‘directly’ convinced the UK to drop Apple's backdoor data demand, protecting Americans’ rights
  U.S. officials say Vice President JD Vance personally persuaded the United Kingdom to retract its demand for Apple to create a backdoor into encrypted iPhones. They assert this move protected American users’ privacy rights while maintaining digital security standards.

• JD Vance, Pete Hegseth, Stephen Miller Visit National Guard at DC’s Union Station – Speak to Reporters About The Success of DC Crime Crackdown
  Vice President JD Vance, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, and White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller visited National Guard troops at Washington, D.C.’s Union Station. They met with the troops over lunch and addressed reporters, praising a reported 35% drop in violent crime and over a 50% decrease in robberies in nine days. Protesters chanting “Free DC” were dismissed by Vance as emblematic of lawlessness. Miller criticised the protesters harshly, while emphasising federal efforts to restore safety through federalised crime operations and National Guard deployments from six states.

• Trump Clarifies: No US Boots On The Ground In Ukraine
  President Trump clarified that, although the U.S. may provide aerial support or security cooperation post–peace agreement, there will be no deployment of U.S. ground troops in Ukraine. He reiterated that NATO involvement was off the table and emphasised that European nations would take primary responsibility for any on-the-ground security, while the U.S. would assist from the air.

• Ukrainian Suspect Arrested In Italy Over Nord Stream Sabotage Plot "Operation Diameter"

  A retired Ukrainian officer, Serhii K., was arrested in Italy under a German warrant for allegedly leading the 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage, dubbed “Operation Diameter.” German investigators say he coordinated a team recruited by Ukraine’s military to plant explosives, despite reported objections from the U.S. Trump, when asked earlier in 2025 about the attack, dismissed claims that Russia was responsible and implied many already knew the real culprit.

• Iranian President Inks Defence Treaty With Belarus, Seeks To 'Overcome US Sanctions'

  Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko signed 12 agreements in Minsk to deepen bilateral ties, defying U.S. sanctions. The deals span sectors including trade, law, health, tourism, industry, and investment, forming part of a 2023–2026 cooperation roadmap. Pezeshkian called the visit a turning point and stressed no limits on strengthening relations. Both leaders criticised Western unilateralism, vowing to resist pressure through mutual support. They endorsed multilateral platforms like BRICS and the SCO to boost cooperation outside Western influence. 

• US health agency workers accuse RFK Jr of fuelling violence against them
  Over 750 current and former federal health employees, including CDC staff, signed a letter accusing HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of contributing to harassment and violence targeting health agency personnel. They cited his decisions and rhetoric, like questioning measles vaccine safety, removing CDC advisory members, and dismissing staff, as having helped foster distrust that may have influenced an August 8, 2025, shooting at the CDC in Atlanta. So… because he questioned their methods, they blame him for violence that he had nothing to do with? That makes perfect sense…

• Record 111,000 UK asylum applications in the past year, figures show

  The UK received a record 111,000 asylum applications in the year to June 2025, up 14% from the previous year. However, government data shows faster case processing under Labour, with the backlog reduced by nearly half to 71,000 cases. Asylum seekers in hotels number 32,059, down from a peak of 56,000 but still above pre-election levels. Labour aims to clear the backlog by 2029. Small boat arrivals remain high, with 43,000 people, mostly from Afghanistan, crossing the Channel. But the real questions is, where did the men from this backlog go, if most are never deported?

• Leftist Councils Vow to Take Down English Flags Amid Patriotic Uprising
  Reports say that several left-wing local councils in England, such as in Birmingham and Tower Hamlets, have removed Union Jacks and St. George’s flags from public fixtures, citing safety or infrastructure concerns. The actions followed a “raise the colours” patriotic movement. This, of course, shows major double standards, especially compared to how Palestinian flags had been flying on the same lamp posts for almost 2 years. What annoys me the most is they have the resources and money to take down these flags, but when it comes to fly-tipping, potholes, and all the other infrastructure that is falling apart in this country, they don’t have the resources.

• Trump administration to expand review of Smithsonian museums to get ‘Woke out’
  The White House announced a review of seven Smithsonian museums: the National Museum of American History, the National Museum of the American Latino, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Museum of African Art, the National Portrait Gallery, the Smithsonian American Art Museum, and the National Museum of Asian Art. Officials said the institutions overemphasise negative themes such as slavery, colonialism, and racial trauma, and cited exhibits linking Benjamin Franklin to slavery, a Latino history display described as “anti-American,” and a film about George Floyd’s murder as examples. The administration argued that the museums lean toward divisive or ideologically driven narratives rather than highlighting U.S. achievements and unity. A letter instructed the museums to provide detailed information on exhibitions and programming within 30 days, with corrections expected to be implemented within 120 days.

• India successfully tests nuclear-capable missile able to reach deep into China
  India test-fired its Agni-5 intermediate-range ballistic missile on August 20, 2025, from Chandipur in Odisha. The launch confirmed that it met all operational and technical specifications and demonstrated a range sufficient to reach deep into China, underscoring India’s long-range deterrence, especially amid rivalry with China and regional tensions involving Pakistan and trade relations with the U.S.

• MSNBC to change name and rebrand after “corporate divorce” from NBC
  Following a corporate restructuring in which NBCUniversal spun off its cable networks into a new entity, Versant, MSNBC announced its rebranding to “My Source New Opinion World” (MS NOW) and will remove the iconic Peacock logo. They say the decision responds to sharply declining ratings, marking a strategic repositioning of the network. Let's see how much worse it can get.

3. Important Video of The Week

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4. Which Jobs Are Safest from AI?

Key Takeaways 

• Public-facing jobs are safest - Roles like emergency medical technicians and social workers have low automation risk due to constant human interaction.

• Management roles are resilient - Jobs involving leadership and decision-making remain harder to automate.

• Skilled trades remain strong - Physical, hands-on work is less vulnerable to artificial intelligence. I’ve covered this in a recent video where I discussed AI job layoffs…

5. Market Overview

Markets moved in different directions this week. The S&P 500 eased lower as investors weighed earnings results, weakness in big tech, and interest-rate concerns ahead of the Fed’s speech. The FTSE 100 gained, extending a multi-day rally to record highs, supported across all sectors. Canada’s TSX was mixed to slightly lower, with commodity strength helping to limit broader declines. Australia’s ASX 200 edged higher, lifted by strong performance in its mining and materials sector.

🇺🇸 United States – S&P 500

• High: 6,456.31

• Low: 6,456.31

🇬🇧 UK - FTSE 100

• High: 9,306.72

• Low: 9,128.45

🇨🇦 Canada – TSX Composite

• High: 28,061.10

• Low: 27,804.36

🇦🇺 Australia – ASX 200

• High: 9,025.50

• Low: 8,857.80

Cryptocurrency:

• Bitcoin (BTC): $113,166 — down 5.0% over 7 days

• Ethereum (ETH): $4,333.12 — down 6.9%

• XRP: $2.87 — down 8.3%

• BNB: $853.21 — Unchanged 0%

• Solana (SOL): $183.93 — down 7.0%

• Lido Staked Ether (stETH): $4,320.93 — down 6.9%

• TRON (TRX): $0.3572 — down 0.1%

• Dogecoin (DOGE): $0.2181 — down 5.4%

• Stablecoins (USDT, USDC): flat at $1.00

Summary:

Metals Market:

Gold Silver Ratio:

Gold & Silver

• Gold: Trading between $3,315 – $3,360 per ounce

• Silver: Trading between $37.00 – $38.25 per ounce

Neil’s Investor Takeaways:

Markets are moving cautiously while watching the effects of the Federal Reserve’s Jackson Hole meeting. We’ve also seen tech stocks cooling off, creating some opportunities, while capital shifts into energy and value-heavy sectors. Gold remains steady near recent lows, and silver is testing strength above $38.

I recommend you keep precious metals in focus as safe-haven plays. I tend to keep 5-10% of my portfolio in Gold & Silver, (although I must say that I’m a little light at the moment), this is because I’m in a very cash heavy period right now through to Spring next year as I finish the Castle renovation.

I’m keeping a close eye on silver at the moment, the charts are looking very positive (in the long term). Remember, Gold & Silver are long term, not short term plays.

Prepare: Stay focused on central bank signals, look for value opportunities in sectors gaining momentum, and keep metals on your radar as protection.

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6. Faith & Success

"But the noble make noble plans, and by noble deeds they stand." — Isaiah 32:8

In investing, business and life, it’s tempting to chase the fastest profit or the easiest path. But those who stand the test of time are the ones who build on a foundation of honourable decisions. They create plans that serve not just themselves, but others as well. And when storms come, it’s those noble deeds, habits of discipline, stewardship, and faith that hold firm.

The takeaway is clear: your legacy will not be determined by the speed of your success, but by the strength of your character and the consistency of your actions. Build your plans with wisdom, walk them out with integrity, and your life will stand as a testimony to what true success looks like.

Sometimes, people will laugh at your plans, sometimes they will criticise or even try to derail your plans. I’ve been through all of this, and each time I come out stronger than before. So will you. If you just hold firm.

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Closing Thoughts 💬

Thank you for reading all the way to the end. I am truly grateful for your support and dedication. While the world may be divided, we’re here because we share a common belief in making the world a better place.

See you again next week!

Onward and Upward,

God Bless, Your Friend,

Neil,

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Trading/Liability: Neil McCoy-Ward operates/trades under a private Ltd company within the Isle of Man.