Housing
Column Published in syndication March 25, 2026We are finally seeing some balance returning to the Texas housing market, although notable issues remain (particularly affordability and supply). Prices are flattening and even dropping in some areas, and houses are staying on the market considerably longer than a few years ago. However, the current situation is more a reflection of slowing economic growth than a massive correction, and some buyers are benefiting.
What did the latest producer price index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 25, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest producer price index.
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- inflation,
- producer price index
What do the latest rig count numbers show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 24, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the latest rig count numbers.
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- rigs,
- oil and gas
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 are some of the impacts of the Iran conflict?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 23, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses some of the impacts associated with the Iran conflict.
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- shipping,
- Iran,
- oil and gas
What is the status of the Texas housing market?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 20, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the Texas housing market.
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