The Long‑Term Economic Forecast for Texas Metropolitan Areas
Newsletter Published on December 30, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 10)Despite current challenges, The Perryman Group's long-term projections indicate that all of the state's metropolitan statistical areas are likely to experience employment expansion over the next thirty years. Economic activity and growth will continue to be concentrated in the state's largest metropolitan areas, but smaller population centers will also contribute to overall expansion. The Perryman Group's latest long-term projections are highlighted in this issue.
The Long‑Term Outlook for the US and Texas Economies
Newsletter Published on December 18, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 09)Even with current challenges and inevitable business cycles, the long-term outlook for the US economy is positive. Texas is expected to be among the leading centers for growth, continuing a well-established pattern. Highlights from The Perryman Group's most recent long-term projections are included in this issue.
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- economic forecast,
- Alamo Region
Energy, Debt, and the Human Cost of Imbalance: Part 2 of a 2‑Part Series
Newsletter Published on November 28, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 08)This issue is the second of a two-part series outlining key global patterns affecting the future economic outlook.
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- energy,
- debt,
- High Plains Region
Technology, Trade, and the Rising Global Imbalance: Part 1 of a 2‑Part Series
Newsletter Published on November 21, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 07)This issue is the first of a two-part series outlining key global patterns affecting the future economic outlook.
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- technology,
- Capital Region
LNG: Fueling the Future
Newsletter Published on October 24, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 06)LNG is crucial to meeting current and future energy needs. In addition, it can reduce emissions by replacing more carbon-intensive fuel sources. In this issue, recent and projected future trends are described, as well as some insights regarding the economic and fiscal impact of the industry.
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- LNG,
- West Texas Region
The Short‑Term Economic Forecast for Texas Metropolitan Areas
Newsletter Published on July 24, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 05)The largest metropolitan areas continue to fuel growth in Texas, though smaller areas contribute significantly as well. This issue includes highlights from The Perryman Group's latest forecast.
The Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy
Newsletter Published on July 07, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 04)The Texas economy is clearly affected by uncertainty and challenges in the US and global economies, but the state is well positioned to continue to be a growth leader. The Perryman Group's latest forecast calls for significant expansion over the next five years, but growth may be somewhat uneven and backloaded. Highlights of key trends are summarized in this issue.
The Short‑Term Outlook for the US Economy
Newsletter Published on June 12, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 03)The US economy is facing daunting challenges on a number of fronts. Nonetheless, signs of underlying strength and resilient momentum are thus far persisting. The Perryman Group's latest forecast indicates reasonable growth over the next five years, although the pace will likely be uneven and backloaded in light of current uncertainty. Key patterns affecting future performance are described in this issue.
The Economic Impact of Bitcoin Mining
Newsletter Published on April 03, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 02)Bitcoin mining is a growing industry which generates significant economic activity. In addition, firms provide other important benefits. In this issue, The Perryman Group's recent analysis of the economic impact of the industry is described.
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- bitcoin,
- Gulf Coast Region
The Potential Economic Implications of the New Administration
Newsletter Published on February 19, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 01)The Perryman Group's analysis indicates that, although there is substantial uncertainty at present, the new Administration is unlikely to materially impact the prospects for moderate economic growth. Policy changes with particularly significant potential effects on the economy are highlighted in this issue of The Perryman Report & Texas Letter.
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- economy,
- presidency