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What did the June jobs report for Texas look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 24, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the June jobs report for Texas.

Beryl's Billions
Column Published in syndication July 17, 2024

Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Houston area on July 8 as a Category 1 storm. Sustained winds of up to 80 miles per hour and rainfall of up to eight inches across the metropolitan area caused significant damage. Flooding, downed trees, power outages, and structural damage were extensive, with preliminary estimates of $1.5 billion in Texas and $2.5 billion across the United States. The storm had weakened compared to the Category 4 and 5 levels reached as it caused massive destruction in the Caribbean. The Yucatan Peninsula and northern Venezuela were also affected.

What is the latest on the inflation rate?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 19, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the latest on inflation and the Federal Reserve.

What did the US jobs report for June look like?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 17, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the jobs report for June.

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Hurricane Beryl Causes Estimated $2 Billion Net Loss in Texas Output
Brief Published on July 16, 2024

Hurricane Beryl made landfall in the Houston area on July 8 as a Category 1 storm. Sustained winds of up to 80 miles per hour and rainfall of up to eight inches across the metropolitan area caused significant damage. Flooding, downed trees, power outages, and structural damage were extensive, with preliminary estimates of $1.5 billion in Texas and $2.5 billion across the United States. The loss of life and human suffering is of paramount importance and should be the primary concern, as well as enormous emotional losses. Long-lasting power outages compound the difficulties, particularly given the summer heat.

Reality Check
Column Published in syndication July 10, 2024

Climate change is very real and must be dealt with, yet energy demand is soaring. Let's briefly explore the underlying dynamics.

What did the consumer price index for June show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 15, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the June consumer price index report.

Where does Texas rank in the latest ranking from Business Facilities?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 11, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses Texas' top ranking in business climate from Business Facilities.

What did the latest revision to gross domestic product show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 10, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the recent gross domestic product revision.

What did the recent stress test of major US banks show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on July 09, 2024

Dr. Perryman discusses the results of the stress test of major US banks.