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Burned!
Column Published in syndication March 13, 2024

Recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle have burned well over a million acres, causing tragic loss of life and devastating local communities. In addition, the fires have destroyed livestock and grazing land in this region which is crucial to the US beef industry.

What did the Consumer Price Index show in February?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 13, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the increase in the consumer price index in Febraury and the impact it may have on the Federal Reserve.

An Even Dozen
Column Published in syndication March 06, 2024

For the 12th year in a row, Texas attracted the lion's share of major corporate locations and expansions in the US, winning Site Selection magazine's coveted "Governor's Cup" yet again for 2023. The Cup is awarded to the state with the most projects involving a capital investment of at least $1 million, 20 or more new jobs, or 20,000 square feet of new construction. Site Selection also recognized Texas as having the nation's best business climate in November.

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The High Cost of the Texas Panhandle Wildfires
Brief Published on March 08, 2024

Recent wildfires in the Texas panhandle have burned well over a million acres, causing tragic loss of life and devastating local communities. In addition, the fires have destroyed livestock and grazing land in this region which is crucial to the US beef industry.

What is the Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Program?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 08, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the new Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology, and Innovation Program.

What is the sentiment among small business owners about the US economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 07, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the latest survey of small business owners about the US economy.

What does the increase in the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index mean for interest rates?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on March 06, 2024

Dr. Perryamn discusses how the Fed will likely view the increase in the Personal Consumption Expenditure Price Index.

Global Growth
Column Published in syndication February 28, 2024

I often tend to focus on the US economy. Let's explore some context by examining how other countries are faring. Rates of expansion around the world vary significantly, and a few points about current patterns are noteworthy.

What does the Index of Leading Economic Indicators say about the likelihood of a recession?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on February 28, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the latest Index of Leading Economic Indicators and what it says about the likelihood of a recession.

Workforce Expansion
Column Published in syndication February 21, 2024

Maintaining a dynamic economy requires a constant flow of talented and skilled workers. With US long-term demographic patterns working against us, it's clear that it will be crucial to attract workers from other areas. While one imperative component of this effort must involve immigration from other countries, a significant additional factor that helps to define regional performance is movement from state to state.