📈 Tariffs, Tokens, and Tension
Whether you're hedging against volatility or scanning for your next growth play, this week's news cycle is all about positioning.
Tariffs, Tokens, and Tension
This week’s headlines are a snapshot of a market holding its breath. Donald Trump’s renewed tariff threat against Canada is sending tremors through trade corridors, with investors watching closely as Ottawa scrambles to meet the revised August 1 deadline. Meanwhile, Bitcoin blasted through $118,000, putting risk assets back in the spotlight as bullish bets rise on a potential $130K breakout.
Whether you're hedging against volatility or scanning for your next growth play, this week's news cycle is all about positioning.
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Here's how some major markets/indexes performed in the last 5-days:
- Dow Jones: 44,349 (-1.01%)
- Nasdaq 100: 22,821 (0.30%)
- TSX: 27,026 (-0.01%)
- BTC: 117,515 (7.58%)
- Ethereum: 2,990 (16.29%)
(USD)
As of 07/11/2025 at 11:30AM PST
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Canada Faces New Tariff Test
What happened: Former President Donald Trump is shaking up trade again, this time by threatening a sweeping 35% tariff on all Canadian imports starting August 1. The move—announced via Truth Social—comes alongside potential new sector-specific duties, including an expansion of current steel tariffs. Prime Minister Mark Carney swiftly responded, confirming that Canada is pursuing a renegotiated deal with the U.S. ahead of the “revised deadline.”
Catch-up: Tariff tensions have been simmering for months, with both nations trying to navigate an increasingly fraught trade relationship. Trump’s previous tariffs during his first presidency had wide-ranging effects, especially on Canadian manufacturing and agriculture. This latest threat is more expansive and could hit everything from lumber to autos.
Why it matters: A broad-based tariff like this one could rattle industries on both sides of the border. For Canadian exporters, it may mean lost contracts and thinner margins. For American consumers, higher costs at checkout. The silver lining? Carney’s quick pivot signals that negotiations are already underway, and with an August 1 clock ticking, market-watchers are hoping cooler heads will prevail.a
Cartier Resources (TSX.V: ECR) is advancing a promising gold project in Quebec, backed by a sizable resource, historical production, and a bold exploration strategy.
Namib Minerals (NASDAQ: NAMM) shares its vision for developing gold, copper, and cobalt resources across Zimbabwe and the DRC, while fostering long-term impact for future generations.
Bitcoin Blasts Past $118K as Bulls Charge Ahead
What happened: Bitcoin surged to a fresh all-time high of $118,000 this week, fueled by a renewed wave of investor optimism and strong institutional interest. Analysts are now eyeing $130K as the next milestone, with on-chain data suggesting that major profit-taking might not kick in until that point.
Catch-up: After months of sideways action, Bitcoin has come roaring back amid broader risk-on sentiment. ETF inflows are rising, long-term holders are sitting tight, and the macro backdrop—slowing inflation and steady rate policy—is giving crypto the green light. Meanwhile, growing use cases and adoption by financial institutions continue to support long-term bullish momentum.
Why it matters: Bitcoin’s rally is more than just a chart-busting headline. It signals returning risk appetite, renewed faith in digital assets, and potentially a broader rotation back into crypto markets. For investors, the next few weeks could offer both opportunity and volatility, especially if predictions of a $130K breakout come true.
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📢 This Week's Selected Company News:
NVIDIA Hits $4 Trillion Milestone
NVIDIA has officially become the first company to reach a $4 trillion market valuation, capping off a historic run driven by unrelenting demand for its AI chips and data center dominance. The company’s rapid ascent has been fueled by surging interest in generative AI infrastructure, with investors continuing to bet big on the future of machine learning and autonomous computing. With this milestone, NVIDIA tightens its grip on the tech sector's top spot and underscores how AI is reshaping the hierarchy of global market leaders.
Lexaria Reaches Global Patent Milestone
Lexaria Bioscience has hit a major IP milestone with the granting of its 50th patent worldwide. The company’s growing patent portfolio strengthens its proprietary DehydraTECH™ platform, which enhances the delivery of active pharmaceutical ingredients across a range of applications—from hypertension drugs to GLP-1 therapies. With patents now secured across multiple continents, Lexaria is firmly positioned to scale its licensing and partnership opportunities in the global health and wellness sectors.
OpenAI Secures $30B Cloud Deal
OpenAI has signed a landmark $30 billion cloud services agreement, reinforcing its position at the forefront of artificial intelligence development. While the partner remains undisclosed, sources suggest it’s a long-term infrastructure commitment to power OpenAI’s rapidly growing suite of AI products and services. The deal reflects surging demand for compute power in a world increasingly shaped by generative AI—and it signals investors are still all-in on the technology’s future potential.
IsoEnergy and Purepoint Confirm Uranium Discovery In Initial Drilling at the Dorado Joint Venture Project
IsoEnergy and Purepoint Uranium Group have confirmed a new uranium discovery at the Dorado Joint Venture project in Saskatchewan’s Athabasca Basin. Initial drill results revealed significant mineralization, including 0.12% U₃O₈ over 2.3 metres, marking an encouraging start for the newly launched program. As global interest in nuclear energy surges, this early-stage find positions the Dorado project as one to watch in the evolving uranium supply landscape.
