Natural Gas
Column Published in syndication March 18, 2026The amount of natural gas produced and marketed in the United States reached a record high in 2025, up by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d, according to data from the Energy Information Administration (EIA). About two thirds of production occurs in three regions--Appalachia, the Permian Basin, and the Haynesville Shale. These three areas accounted for 81% of the growth last year.
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- LNG,
- natural gas,
- production
What did the latest fourth quarter GDP revision show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 19, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest fourth quarter GDP revision.
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- GDP
What did the February consumer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 18, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the February consumer price index.
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- consumer price index
What did the latest consumer spending data show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 17, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest consumer spending numbers.
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- consumer spending
The Wealth Of Nations
Column Published in syndication March 11, 2026In a few months, we will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The importance of that monumental event to the world as we know it today was heightened by something else that occurred a few months earlier. March 9, 1776, saw the original publication of Scottish philosopher Adam Smith's seminal work, An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
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- Adam Smith,
- markets
Texas wins multiple awards for economic development
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 16, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the multiple awards for economic development Texas recently received.
Tariff Refunds
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 12, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses tariff refunds.
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- tariffs
What is the likely economic impact from the Iran conflict?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 11, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the Iran conflict and potential impact on the economy.
What did the latest jobs report show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 10, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest jobs report.
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- jobs report,
- jobs
Iran
Column Published in syndication March 04, 2026The ongoing military action in Iran involves myriad complex issues, with economic, political, social, and other costs and risks that bear careful watching. It is much too early to know or appreciate the full panoply, but some initial thoughts are in order. Let's look briefly at energy markets.
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- Iran,
- oil and gas