Publications | The Perryman Group

Brief

The High Cost of Millions of Americans Losing Health Insurance Coverage

Published on May 29, 2025

Brief

The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained 30% Tariffs on Imports from China

Published on May 13, 2025

Report

Fueling the Future

The Importance of the Permian Basin to the US, Texas, and New Mexico Economies

Published on April 14, 2025

Brief

The Potential Economic Impact of Sustained Tariffs on Automobiles and Parts

Published on April 1, 2025

A Longer View of the US Economy

Column Published in syndication December 03, 2025

In the wake of tariffs, immigration crackdowns, geopolitical disruptions, and heightened uncertainty, the pace of US job growth has slowed significantly in recent months and has been trending at a pace well below historical patterns. In addition, performance across industries has recently been notably uneven. While current challenges are clearly affecting near-term expansion, looking out over a few decades, we are still seeing signs of solid potential.

What did the Fed beige book say about Texas businesses?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 04, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the Fed's beige book findings on Texas businesses.

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How did the delayed September jobs report look?

Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on December 02, 2025

Dr. Perryman discusses the delayed September jobs report.

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jobs

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Trillion Dollar Holiday

Column Published in syndication November 26, 2025

The 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.