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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- TXSE,
- 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
Alan
Column Published in syndication July 01, 2026The economic and financial world was recently saddened by the loss of Alan Greenspan, probably the most influential voice on matters of the market in recent memory, at the age of 100. Although his manner was quiet and subdued in public, the impact of his words was volcanic. On one memorable occasion in 1996, his use of the phrase "irrational exuberance" in an evening speech led to an immediate selloff in the Asian markets halfway around the world, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average falling by almost 4% over the ensuing two weeks. (Unfortunately, the effect did not last, and his concern over the emerging dot.com bubble that he was referring to became all too real a few years later.)
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- Alan Greenspan
Inflation and the Fed Target Rate
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 06, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses inflation and the Federal Reserve target rate.
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- Federal Reserve,
- inflation
How much higher are insurance rates in Texas than the rest of the country?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 02, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses Texas insurance rates.
What did the May Consumer Price Index show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 01, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the May consumer price index.
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- inflation,
- consumer price index
What did the May jobs report for Texas show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on June 30, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the May jobs report for Texas.
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- jobs report,
- Texas