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Economics & Investing Links of Interest
Last Call for more than 20 Ruger models! A news headline: Ruger Discontinues many models.
“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.
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From CNBC: Consumer prices rose 3.7% annually in September as gas prices skyrocket.
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Facial recognition, again: Vede Engel, Amanda Crafts Robbed Man In Hotel Room: Police.
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US Interest Costs Hit Record $1 Trillion, Risking Debt Snowball. 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.
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In The Financial Times: America’s $10tn AI infrastructure boom is starting to fray.
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