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The Hidden Cost of Convenience: How ‘Buy Now, Pay Later’ Is Reshaping Spending Habits Amid Fewer Consumer Protections

SMGN Publishing June 13, 2025

BNPL services blur the line between innovation and financial risk, especially as regulations shift and affordability pressures rise Brittany Luse, like many consumers today, finds herself caught between financial constraints and the increasing ease of instant purchasing. The search for a decent couch has become less about style and more

Air India Crash Raises New Concerns for Boeing Amid Ongoing Turbulence

SMGN Publishing June 12, 2025

Another Blow to Boeing’s Safety Reputation Boeing’s milestone of carrying its billionth passenger on the 787 Dreamliner last month was a moment of celebration for the aircraft manufacturer. However, that achievement has been overshadowed by the recent Air India crash in Ahmedabad involving the same model, casting a shadow over

Consumer Inflation Remains Mild as Tariff Pressures Loom on the Horizon

SMGN Publishing June 11, 2025

Overall prices show minimal movement in MayThe pace of inflation in the U.S. stayed mostly unchanged last month, as recently imposed tariffs have yet to significantly impact retail costs. In May, consumer prices were 2.4% higher than a year earlier, showing only a modest rise from April’s annual rate. Between

Wall Street CEOs Express Growing Concern Over U.S. Global Position

SMGN Publishing June 10, 2025

Key Executives Voice Alarm Over Economic Direction A growing number of Wall Street executives are voicing concern about the economic impact of ongoing tariff strategies and increasing fiscal uncertainty. Many are expressing a range of emotions, shifting from initial optimism to skepticism and even frustration, as the U.S. economic trajectory

US-China Trade Talks in London Aim to Ease Tech Tensions and Rare Earth Dispute

SMGN Publishing June 9, 2025

New Round of Trade Negotiations Begins in London High-level trade discussions between the United States and China have resumed in central London, with a focus on resolving key economic disputes. US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng are leading the talks at Lancaster House, aiming to

Trump and Musk Stay Linked by Power, Even Amid Fallout

SMGN Publishing June 6, 2025

Observers long suspected that Donald Trump and Elon Musk might eventually clash, but few foresaw how swiftly their dispute would erupt online. After Musk gave strong public support to Trump following an assassination attempt in Pennsylvania nearly a year ago, their political and financial paths became increasingly aligned. Now, their

Economists Question U.S. Inflation Data Amid Staffing Shortages

SMGN Publishing June 5, 2025

Reduced Federal Workforce Disrupts Inflation Tracking Concerns are growing among economists over the accuracy of U.S. inflation data as the federal government grapples with widespread staffing shortages. The Labor Department has announced nationwide cutbacks in the price-checking process used to calculate the Consumer Price Index (CPI), a key measure of

Trump Tariffs Could Reduce U.S. Deficit by $2.8 Trillion

SMGN Publishing June 4, 2025

Projections indicate that the Trump tariffs deficit strategy could lead to a significant drop in the U.S. federal deficit over the next decade. If current tariffs are made permanent, government forecasters estimate a possible $2.8 trillion reduction by 2035, offsetting the fiscal consequences of recently approved federal spending plans. Since

Dollar General Forecasts Stronger Sales Growth Despite Economic Pressures

SMGN Publishing June 3, 2025

Dollar General, the largest U.S. dollar-store chain, is bucking the retail trend. While many retailers scale back expectations amid tariffs and tightening consumer spending, Dollar General is increasing its financial forecast, showing signs of strength in a volatile economy. From February through April, Dollar General reported a 2.4% increase in

Elon Musk’s Government Role Ends After 129 Days of Disruption

SMGN Publishing May 29, 2025

A Short but Impactful Tenure Elon Musk’s brief stint in the Trump administration has ended. His time at the helm of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge) lasted just over four months. Despite its brevity, the period left a major mark on federal operations and global relations.This week, Musk posted

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