Publications | The Perryman Group
What does the latest manufacturing survey for Texas show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 08, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the latest manufacturing survey for Texas.

Buy Now, Pay Later
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 07, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the increasing use of buy now pay later programs.

What did the first quarter GDP look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 06, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the first quarter gross domestic product.

Tradewinds
Column Published in syndication April 30, 2025

We're beginning to see the fallout from the increase in tariffs across the spectrum. Although there was a recent bump in imports as firms rushed to fill warehouses in advance of the levies, projections are indicating that trade volumes will fall this year. Lower trade is, in turn, contributing to projections for slower economic growth and higher prices than would occur otherwise. The decline in US Gross Domestic Product in the first quarter is a stark reminder of the consequences of trade disruptions.

Consumer Confidence
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 05, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the latest consumer confidence numbers.

Productivity and the Workforce
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 02, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses productivity and the workforce.

What happened in the stock and bond markets on April 9?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on May 01, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses events in the stock and bond markets on April 9.

What does the demand for electricity in Texas look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 30, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses electricity demand in Texas.

What is the outlook for LNG?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 29, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses LNG and the outlook for natural gas in the future.

Literal Lifetime Literacy Liability
Column Published in syndication April 23, 2025

It is impossible to overstate the importance of literacy from a personal, professional, economic, or societal perspective. Texas has quite a bit of work to do!