Housing Hope
Column Published in syndication July 22, 2026In a rare bipartisan effort, both the US House and Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing law in decades. The goal of the legislation is to make housing more affordable, primarily by encouraging expansion in supply. It's a basic economic principle that when demand is higher than supply, there will be upward pressure on prices. Across the nation, the shortage of housing is estimated to be 5.5 million units, with particularly acute issues in some locations (including many parts of Texas).
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What is the latest on mortgage rates?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 22, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses mortgage rates.
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- mortgage rates
What does the latest global forecast from the IMF show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 21, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the lastest global forecast from the IMF.
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- economic outlook,
- global
The Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy
Column Published in syndication July 15, 2026Even with current challenges and uncertainty, our latest projections call for significant growth in the Texas economy over the next five years. The current environment involves notable potential for volatility, but the state is well positioned for ongoing expansion. (We've discussed many of the key patterns affecting performance in recent columns which are available on our website if you'd like more detail.)
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What did the June jobs report show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 20, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the June jobs report.
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The Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy
Newsletter Published on July 15, 2026 (Vol. 43, No. 03)The slowing of the US and global economy has reduced the pace of expansion in Texas, but the state remains a growth leader. Recent developments are positioning the Lone Star State for continued expansion, though the path is likely to be bumpy. In this issue, highlights from The Perryman Group's most recent five-year outlook are described.
TXSE Rings the Bell
Column Published in syndication July 08, 2026The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is now a reality and trading has begun! It's a vital part of a burgeoning financial presence in the state, as well as a significant asset for the Texas economy.
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- stock exchange,
- Texas
How was first quarter GDP revised?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 10, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the upward revision to first quarter GDP.
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- GDP
What does Brexit look like after 10 years?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 08, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses Brexit after 10 years.
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- Brexit
Texas Wins Another Gold Shovel Award for Economic Development
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 07, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses Texas winning its 13th gold shovel awaard for economic development.
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- economic development,
- Texas