Tariff Wars, LVMH Takes Flight, Block Joins the S&P 500, and Rare-Earths Surge

Money Masters' Market Kickoff Week 30

July 21, 2025

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Dear Money Master,

This week kicks off with rising U.S.–EU trade tensions over fresh tariff threats, while LVMH makes an $800M play into private aviation. Singapore's dollar surges as a safe-haven currency, and China’s rare-earth exports spike. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's X faces legal heat in France.

🚗 Stellantis warns of billions in EV-related losses, while Block rockets into the S&P 500—a strong signal of tech’s market muscle. And most importantly, earnings season has started strong, with power players like Charles Schwab, Domino’s, and Verizon beating expectations. We bring you all the major moves so you’re in the know before the week begins.

Let’s dive in. ⤵️

📰 Your Daily Financial Digest - July 21st, 2025

🌍 Economics & Finance:

  1. U.S. Confirms 30% Tariff on EU Goods from August 1st 📦
    Talks continue, but the U.S. is firm on the deadline. The EU prepares €93B in countermeasures as a hardline Trump strategy intensifies global trade tension. Read More

  2. Singapore Dollar Gains Ground as Asian Safe Haven 💰
    The SGD has risen 6% YTD and is attracting cautious investors, but limited liquidity and policy constraints keep it shy of global reserve status. Read More

  3. Rare-Earth Magnet Exports from China Surge 660% 🧲
    Following a U.S.-China trade breakthrough, magnet shipments to the U.S. skyrocketed. This helps ease supply chain strain for EVs, AI hardware, and robotics manufacturers. Read More

  4. Chevron Completes $53B Hess Acquisition After Arbitration Win 🛢️
    Chevron now controls a key 30% stake in Guyana's oil-rich Stabroek Block, gaining billions of barrels in reserves after beating Exxon and CNOOC in court. Read More

💻 Technology:

  1. Elon Musk’s X Refuses French Algorithm Probe 🚫
    Calling the investigation political, X rejects French demands to hand over algorithmic and real-time data. The standoff could escalate into a broader free-speech tech clash. Read More

  2. LVMH Invests $800M in FlexJet to Elevate Luxury Travel ✈️
    LVMH’s private equity arm is buying 20% of FlexJet, expanding its portfolio into premium aviation experiences and building brand synergies with Dior, Dom Pérignon, and Bulgari. Read More

  3. Nvidia CEO Sells $13M Worth of Shares 📉
    Jensen Huang sold 75,000 shares as part of a pre-planned sale. Nvidia’s H20 chips are set to resume exports to China, adding optimism to the AI leader’s outlook. Read More

💹Earnings:

  1. Stellantis Forecasts €2.3B Loss Due to Tariffs 🏭
    Preliminary results reveal major hits from industrial costs, FX swings, and early U.S. tariffs. North American vehicle shipments plunged 25% in Q2. Read More

  2. Block Jumps Over 10% After S&P 500 Inclusion 🧮
    Block replaces Hess in the index starting July 23, triggering institutional rebalancing. The fintech firm adds more tech heft to the benchmark. Read More

  3. Domino’s Same-Store Sales Outpace Expectations 🍕
    U.S. sales rose 3.4%, beating forecasts. Full integration with Uber Eats and DoorDash is boosting digital orders as Domino’s leans into aggregator platforms. Read More

  4. Charles Schwab Hits Record on Strong Q2 Beat 📊
    EPS of $1.14 and revenue of $5.85B beat estimates. Schwab added over 1 million accounts and grew client assets to a record $10.76T. Read More

  5. Verizon Lifts Outlook Despite Subscriber Dip 📡
    Q2 broadband net adds hit 293,000, offsetting a small loss in wireless subscribers. It raised 2025 profit and free cash flow guidance. Read More

  6. Saab Posts 49% Profit Surge on Defense Boom 🛡️
    Saab hiked its full-year forecast as European defense budgets expand rapidly. Shares are up 131% in 2025 amid heightened NATO and EU security spending. Read More

  7. Ryanair Soars After €820M Profit Beat ✈️
    Q1 profit exceeded forecasts thanks to strong summer demand and improved fare visibility. Shares climbed 6% on the results. Read More

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