Billy's Market Journal: Kremlin aide Ushakov: economic matters also addressed
The major market, Bitcoin, macroeconomic, and market-moving political context reported by BWB during the three hours ending Sep 5, 4:30 PM CDT.
This edition turns on the tension between Kremlin aide Ushakov: economic matters also addressed The question for investors is whether the next confirmed price move supports that thesis or rejects it.
Market Pulse: Billy's latest alerts
Billy's latest actionable stock and crypto alerts are: September 4, 2026 at 11:11 AM CDT (29h 18m old): Long $MU CDS 1020/1030 for $3.45 - expires next Friday September 4, 2026 at 9:58 AM CDT (30h 31m old): $SPY STOP LOSS HIT ROUND 2 ENTRY AT 11am September 4, 2026 at 9:49 AM CDT (30h 40m old): Heavy average down on $SPY CALLS NOW These are Billy's recorded entries, targets, updates, and risk limits—not newly generated recommendations.
The evidence
The macroeconomy and market-policy watch included: Canadians overwhelmingly support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs, underscoring strong public backing for a tougher trade response. The tension: economists warn matching tariffs could inflict economic costs on Canada itself. 🚨 NEW: Fox News leads off this hour with the U.S. striking three Iranian oil tankers in a fresh round of retaliation after Iran shot at two U.S. Navy warships, reports @TreyYingst, @JonScottFNC and @AlexHoganTV ▻ Bitcoin may never trade below the long-term holder realized price again, analyst Joao Wedson says. If that holds, a key historical valuation signal could lose relevance in this cycle, though he cautions it may be too early to call. Trump’s negotiators head to the Kremlin as Russia and Ukraine trade attacks ahead of a critical weekend of diplomacy. Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner left a Moscow restaurant by motorcade Saturday for talks as the U.S. pushes a fresh proposal aimed at ending the war. They are expected in Ukraine on Sunday, where Zelenskyy says he will hear what comes out of the Moscow discussions. The talks come as the two sides rem… STRATEGY JUST FLIPPED PAYPAL. MICHAEL SAYLOR’S BITCOIN TREASURY COMPANY NOW HAS A BIGGER MARKET CAP THAN THE PAYMENTS GIANT. MSTR ≈ $55–57B PYPL ≈ $47B A SOFTWARE FIRM THAT TURNED INTO A BITCOIN VAULT IS NOW WORTH MORE THAN PAYPAL.
Targets and expectations
The source-backed decision levels are: Long $MU CDS 1020/1030 for $3.45 - expires next Friday $SPY STOP LOSS HIT ROUND 2 ENTRY AT 11am Heavy average down on $SPY CALLS NOW Bullish or bearish confirmation requires price to move through Billy's stated trigger or target; a stated stop, closure, or move back through the entry invalidates that setup. These are reported levels, not guarantees or fresh recommendations.
Billy's take
My read starts with the biggest verified catalyst, then Bitcoin and broad-market positioning, then the exact support, resistance, or target levels actually stated by the desk. If BWB did not publish a level, I will not make one up. Respect risk and wait for confirmation.
What I'm watching next
- Kremlin aide Ushakov: economic matters also addressed →
- Canadians overwhelmingly support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs, underscoring strong public backing for a tougher trade response. The tension: economists warn matching tariffs could inflict economic costs on Canada itself. →
- Russia's Dmitriev calls U.S. envoys' trip to Moscow an important peace mission - post on X →
- 🚨 NEW: Fox News leads off this hour with the U.S. striking three Iranian oil tankers in a fresh round of retaliation after Iran shot at two U.S. Navy warships, reports @TreyYingst, @JonScottFNC and @AlexHoganTV ▻ →
- 🚨FINANCIAL BOMBSHELL: Top Government Regulators Are Openly Bragging About Their Plans To Seize Not Only Your XRP Holdings But Your House And Your Bank Account— ALEX JONES Lays Out What The Dreaded Central Ledger Really Stands For And The Fi →
- Nike is reportedly being removed from the S&P 500, marking a sharp reversal for the company after what the report describes as a generational decline, according to CEO Eric Daugherty. →
BWB member result
Took $1.20 profit on the remaining Puts on the Strangle - holding the Calls now
Historical results are not a promise of future performance. Trading involves substantial risk.Timestamped source record
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11d agoCanadians overwhelmingly support dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs, underscoring strong public backing for a tougher trade response. The tension: economists warn matching tariffs could inflict economic costs on Canada itself.BWB News
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