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
How do holiday retail sales look?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 01, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the outlook for holiday retail sales.
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- Black Friday,
- retail sales
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
How many households live paycheck to paycheck?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 28, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses how many households live paycheck to paycheck.
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- economy,
- households
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 impact would a tariff rebate have?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on November 24, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the impact of a tariff rebate.
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