A Little Progress
Column Published in syndication February 25, 2026The overall education level of Americans is rising according to new data from the US Census Bureau, and Texas has seen some encouraging gains. While the state still has some catching up to do, the situation has improved notably over the past decade.
What did the most recent personal consumption expenditures index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 26, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the recent personal consumption expenditures index.
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- inflation
What did fourth quarter GDP look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 25, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the fourth quarter GDP.
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- GDP
1,072 New Texans Every Day
Column Published in syndication February 18, 2026New population estimates were recently released by the US Census Bureau, and the results indicate that the pace of growth has slowed significantly, driven (not surprisingly) primarily by a drop in international migration. For the United States, population grew by 1.8 million (0.5%) between July 1, 2024, and July 1, 2025, with international migration dropping to 1.3 million from 2.7 million in the prior year.
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- population,
- Texas
Stock Market
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 20, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses recent activity in the stock market.
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- stocks
How did retail sales look for 2025?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 19, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the retail sales numbers for 2025.
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- retail sales
What did consumer confidence show in January?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 18, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the January consumer confidence numbers.
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- consumer confidence
What did the labor market look like in 2025?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 17, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the 2025 labor market.
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- labor market
Venezuela
Column Published in syndication February 11, 2026Despite a wealth of natural resources, Venezuela has been facing prolonged upheaval, punctuated by hyperinflation, corruption, and a resultant humanitarian crisis. Recent developments, including the US removal of Nicolas Maduro, offer hope for meaningful improvement, though the situation is still evolving. Given the country's vast oil reserves, the changing dynamics have also naturally raised questions related to the implications for global energy markets.
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- Venezuela,
- oil and gas