Trillion Dollar Holiday
Column Published in syndication November 26, 2025The National Retail Federation (NRF) is projecting that holiday retail sales will top $1 trillion this year for the first time. Sales are forecast to be 3.7-4.2% higher than last year, which is comparable to 2024's gain of 4.3%. Other projections also call for significantly higher sales totals, though somewhat lower than the pace of increases that were typical prior to the pandemic.
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- retail sales,
- holidays
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
What impact will amendments passed by Texas voters have on business in the state?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 27, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses some of the amendments recently passed by Texas voters.
What impact will lowering tariffs on some food items have?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 26, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the tariff cuts to some food items.
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- tariffs
How high is the national debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 25, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the national debt.
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- debt,
- United States
Investing in the Future
Column Published in syndication November 19, 2025Texas voters recently passed a variety of amendments to the state's constitution, most by a significant margin. Several of these enactments will play a pivotal role in long-term economic development, helping ensure the state is well-positioned going forward.
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- economic development,
- Texas
What is the latest on consumer sentiment?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 21, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest consumer sentiment.
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- consumer confidence
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
How much will Thanksgiving dinner cost this year?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 20, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the cost of Thanksgiving dinner this year.
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- Thanksgiving,
- cost
Texas again ranked the top state in business climate.
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 19, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' top ranking in business climate.
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- economic development,
- Texas