US-UK Trade Deal Signed at G7: Trump & Starmer Lead Major Economic Shift

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At the G7 summit in Kananaskis, leaders issued a joint statement urging immediate calm in the Middle East and squarely pointing at Iran for fostering regional instability and supporting terror proxies. They emphasized Iran “must never” acquire nuclear capabilities underscoring a “state-of-the-art” diplomatic consensus with high stakes for global peace.

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US–UK Trade Pact: A New Era of Strategic Alignment?

At the G7 Summit, President Trump and newly elected UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer signed a landmark trade deal that could reshape transatlantic supply chains and investor sentiment.

Key outcomes of the deal:

🚗 Auto Breakthrough: The US will slash tariffs on British-made vehicles from 27.5% to just 10% on up to 100,000 cars annually. A major boost for UK auto exports and a symbolic gesture of renewed manufacturing collaboration.

✈️ Aerospace Win: Aerospace components from the UK are now exempt from US levies, easing the cost burden for major players like Rolls-Royce and BAE Systems, and potentially revitalizing joint R&D efforts across aviation.

🔩 Steel Still Stuck: While most sectors saw resolution, steel tariffs remain under discussion, leaving room for further negotiation in the coming months.

💡Strategic Signal: Beyond trade, this agreement is a strategic realignment. It reaffirms US-UK cooperation in a world where economic blocs are increasingly defined by supply chain resilience, friend-shoring, and technology transfer.

World Markets

⚠️ Frenzy: Asia‑Pacific stocks wobbled as S&P 500 futures dropped ~0.6% after Trump's stark call for Tehran evacuation rattled markets igniting fresh fears of U.S. involvement in an escalating Middle East standoff.

🌪️ Resilient: Despite the turmoil, U.S. indices Nasdaq, S&P, and Dow closed higher. Investors leaned into optimism, anchoring hopes on potential diplomacy between Israel and Iran, while awaiting the Federal Reserve’s upcoming policy signal.

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FRONTIER NEWS

1. ️Momentum: Oil markets surged again today as Israel-Iran clashes intensified Brent rose ~0.5% to $73.57, WTI hovered around $72.06 driven by geopolitical jitters and Trump's dramatic "evacuate Tehran" warning, which spiked “war risk” sentiment.

2. Haven: Gold prices climbed as private-sector investors sought shelter, and Asia-Pacific Treasury yields edged higher amid a pullback in foreign demand a subtle yet ominous signal for risk assets .

3. Shift: The BOJ announced a decision to hold rates at 0.5% but to slow tapering its bond-buying program starting April 2026 a dovish pivot that introduces uncertainty into currency and equity markets.

4. Red Flag: U.S. Treasury yields are hovering near 5% as overseas demand softens a warning sign that could pressure stock valuations if trend persists.

Crypto World

🚦 Stalled: The Ripple–SEC saga just hit pause again: both parties requested the U.S. Second Circuit hold appeals until August 15, awaiting the district court’s motion on lifting injunctions and trimming penalties a move that prolongs legal suspense but hints at possible settlement momentum.

📈 Ignited: XRP’s blockchain came alive with a dramatic spike on‑chain payments jumped ~50% in 24 hours, now surpassing 1.3 million transactions. Indicators suggest a brewing bullish reversal if support holds above $2.32–2.40.

💰 Fortified: Adding to the altcoin buzz, Vaultro Finance’s VLT presale on the XRP Ledger blew past 56% allocation in record time. This on‑chain index model is fueling broader institutional interest and XRP confidence

SPECIAL

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