Looking for Labor
Column Published in syndication November 05, 2025Recent data indicate that US legal immigration has slowed markedly under the current tighter immigration policies. There is evidence that more foreign-born persons are leaving than entering, and H-1B visa registrations as well as student and temporary work visas have dropped. While accurate estimates are difficult to generate at best, it appears that the number of foreign-born workers has declined by well over one million in 2025.
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- immigration,
- labor
Rare Earths
Column Published in syndication October 29, 2025Rare earth elements (or minerals) are comprised of 17 elements, including the 15 lanthanides plus scandium and yttrium. Although produced in small amounts compared to many elements, they are becoming increasingly essential to the economy and national security.
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- rare earths,
- China
What is the latest on subprime auto loan delinquencies?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 31, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses delinquencies in the subprime auto loan market.
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- auto loans
What is the outlook for LNG?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 30, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the outlook for LNG.
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- LNG
How many net new hires have there been this year?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 29, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses net new hires and the job market.
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- jobs
Where does Texas rank in attracting skilled workers?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 28, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses how well Texas does in attracting skilled workers.
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- skilled workers,
- Texas
Gold Rush!
Column Published in syndication October 22, 2025The price of gold has skyrocketed, up 60% this year and more than 130% since late 2023. On October 20, prices topped $4,350 per ounce, though they are volatile and a correction of over 5% occurred the next day. Here's a brief look at some aspects of this phenomenon.
Perryman Group Economic Outlook Conferences
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 27, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the economic outlook for Texas.
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- economic outlook,
- Texas
What is the latest on the gender pay gap?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on October 24, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the lastest data on the gender pay gap.
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- pay gap
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