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Economics & Investing Links of Interest
Last Call for more than 20 Ruger models! A news headline: Ruger Discontinues many models [1].
“Effective immediately, Ruger is ceasing production of its LCR, SP101, GP100 and Bearcat revolvers. The company plans to complete its final production runs of the following models for 2026: SR1911, LC Carbine, PC Charger, PC Carbine, LC Charger, Redhawk, Super Redhawk, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Single-Series revolvers, Vaquero, No. 1, 77-Series rifles, Hawkeye and Ruger Precision Rifle.”
JWR’s Comments: Some of these models will almost surely become collectible, quite soon. Prices will surely rise. I suggest buying any of these models “new in box” or ‘like-new in box” if they appeal to you — especially any with threaded muzzles, since suppressors are becoming very popular and are now much easier to either build or buy. Oh, and you might consider getting a stainless steel Super Redhawk chambered in .44 Magnum. Those are de rigueur for those living in bear country.
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Over at Whatfinger: Ray Dalio Warns of US Debt Crisis Within Three Years [2].
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From CNBC: Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket [3].
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Facial recognition, again: Vede Engel, Amanda Crafts Robbed Man In Hotel Room: Police [4].
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US Interest Costs Hit Record $1 Trillion, Risking Debt Snowball [5]. JWR’s Comment: I can clearly remember warnings about the National Debt approaching $1 Trillion, in 1976. So, now just the annual interest cost on the National Debt is $1 Trillion. Federal spending has reached the Black Hole stage.
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The AI bubble is about to burst — and a big market correction is coming [6].
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In The Financial Times: America’s $10tn AI infrastructure boom is starting to fray [7].
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