$100 Oil
Column Published in syndication April 01, 2026The ongoing conflict in the Middle East has sent oil prices surging, with West Texas Intermediate Crude prices up from below $60 a few months ago to above $100 on several recent days. In addition to disrupting Middle East production capacity, the conflict has brought the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz at times. With about 20% of the world's oil navigating the Strait, supplies have dropped and prices have risen. The current level isn't unheard of (prices were significantly higher for much of 2022, for example), but effects are nonetheless notable.
Where does Texas rank in corporate investment?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on April 02, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' top ranking in corporate investment.
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- economic development,
- Texas
What do higher gasoline prices mean for the economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 31, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the higher gasoline prices.
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 do recent treasury bill rates show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 30, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses treasury bill rates and the economy.
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- treasury bills
Record Natural Gas Production
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 27, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the record US natural gas production in 2025.
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- natural gas
What did the Fed do with interest rates at its recent meeting?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 26, 2026Dr. Perryman discusses the recent Fed meeting.
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- Federal Reserve,
- interest rates
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