What did the Personal Consumption Expenditures price index show for February?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 09, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the February personal consumption expenditures price index.
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- inflation
What did the March jobs report show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 08, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the March jobs report.
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- jobs
Uncertainty
Column Published in syndication April 02, 2025We've recently seen a rapid increase in uncertainty in the US (and, in fact, the global) economy. Policies related to tariffs are a major source of concern, with a large number of announcements, pauses, shifts, and exemptions causing confusion. Consumers as well as companies are trying to figure out what is going to happen and how they should prepare. In a similar vein, the major shifts in agency funding and missions and frequent backtracking are sources of ongoing consternation. This stuff matters!!
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- economy
What do consumers think about future inflation?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 04, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest consumer sentiments about inflation.
The Economic Impact of Bitcoin Mining
Newsletter Published on April 03, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 02)Bitcoin mining is a growing industry which generates significant economic activity. In addition, firms provide other important benefits. In this issue, The Perryman Group's recent analysis of the economic impact of the industry is described.
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- bitcoin,
- Gulf Coast Region
What might the impact of new auto tariffs be?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 02, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the impact of new auto tariffs.
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- tariffs,
- automotive
The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained Tariffs on Automobiles and Parts
Brief Published on April 01, 2025Recently announced tariffs on automobiles (and, potentially, parts) would cause increases in prices and other economic costs. The Perryman Group estimates that the US economy could lose hundreds of thousands of jobs if the tariffs are sustained.
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- trade,
- tariffs,
- automotive
How did the Texas population change in 2024?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 01, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' population growth in 2024.
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- population,
- Texas
A Baker's Dozen
Column Published in syndication March 26, 2025Texas continues to dominate the major corporate location and expansion landscape in the US, winning Site Selection magazine's 2024 "Governor's Cup" for an unprecedented 13th year in a row. The Cup is awarded annually to the state with the most projects involving a capital investment of at least $1 million, 20 or more new jobs, or at least 20,000 square feet of new construction. The 2024 total was the highest ever for Texas.
What is the OECD's latest outlook for the global economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 31, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the latest global outlook from the OECD.