Metro Musings
Column Published in syndication July 30, 2025Although uncertainty has increased markedly since the last forecast, Texas and its metropolitan areas are projected to see notable growth through 2029. The rate of increase is again expected to outpace that of the US, and many of Texas' most populated areas will expand even faster than the state as a whole. Performance may be uneven and much of it backloaded into later years of the five-year horizon (and confidence intervals are wider than normal), but overall expansion is expected.
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- metro,
- economic forecast
What did the Fed do regarding interest rates at its recent meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 31, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the Fed decision not to lower interest rates.
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- Federal Reserve,
- interest rates
A Matter of Degree
Column Published in syndication July 23, 2025The US Census Bureau recently released some interesting new data related to the demographic, social, and geographic characteristics of bachelor's degree holders in the country by field of study. The report indicates that almost 36% of US adults aged 25 and over had a bachelor's degree (or higher) in 2022. The field of study chosen affects potential occupations, opportunities, and economic returns.
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- demographics,
- earnings,
- education
What is the impact of tariffs?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 28, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses the impact of tariffs.
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- tariffs
The Short‑Term Economic Forecast for Texas Metropolitan Areas
Newsletter Published on July 24, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 05)The largest metropolitan areas continue to fuel growth in Texas, though smaller areas contribute significantly as well. This issue includes highlights from The Perryman Group's latest forecast.
What is the latest on US debt?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 24, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses US debt.
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- debt
Frazzled, Frustrated, and Fatigued!
Column Published in syndication July 16, 2025Sometimes, our modern technological advances are two edged, and what begins as an improvement may ultimately end up having an unanticipated negative effect on productivity. A recent report by Microsoft illustrates a widespread example of this phenomenon. Trillions of globally aggregated and anonymized Microsoft 365 data bits were used to identify patterns (which are also likely occurring with other, similar platforms). Reviewing these findings, it becomes obvious that workdays have become too long, overly loaded with interruptions, and, thus, less efficient. Let's take a quick look.
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- productivity,
- technology
The Texas Economic Outlook
Column Published in syndication July 09, 2025Though certainly not immune to national and global issues (particularly with regard to tariff and immigration policies), Texas continues to display notable momentum. The state is emerging as an epicenter for the ongoing digital transformation, with semiconductor plants and their associated suppliers, data centers, crypto miners, and others choosing to locate in the state. Life sciences and other emerging industries are also seeing accelerated activity. Vast natural resources remain a catalyst to growth, and in addition to oil and natural gas, the state is also the leader in the next phase of energy development including renewables, new potential sources, and climate-oriented technologies.
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- Texas,
- economic forecast
What is the latest on consumer sentiment?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 14, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses a WalletHub survey on consumer sentiment.
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- consumers
Texas continues to be the best state for business
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 11, 2025Dr. Perryman discusses Texas again being named the best state for business.