How large was the US trade deficit in July?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 11, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the July trade deficit and implications.
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- trade,
- trade deficit
What is the latest with the yield curve?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 10, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the latest movements of the yield curve.
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- yield curve
Oops!
Column Published in syndication September 04, 2024A large revision in estimated US employment made headlines recently. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) releases jobs numbers every month, and these Current Employment Statistics (CES) estimates are carefully watched, influencing decisions by individuals, firms, investors, and especially the Federal Reserve.
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- jobs revision,
- jobs,
- BLS
How many job openings were there in July?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 09, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the July job openings.
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- job openings
What did the revised second quarter GDP numbers show?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 05, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the revised second quarter gross domestic product numbers.
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- economy,
- consumer spending,
- GDP
Come From Away
Column Published in syndication August 28, 2024The foreign-born population is an indispensable component of the US workforce. Many regions are experiencing slowing population growth or even shrinkage in key working age ranges, as the baby boom generation retires and fertility rates fall. This pattern will only get worse if we fail to act.
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- foreign-born,
- foreign-born workers,
- jobs
How important are American workers to the world economy?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on September 02, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses Labor Day and the importance of American workers.
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- workers,
- labor day,
- United States
How was new home construction in July?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 29, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses the new home construction numbers for July.
How are consumers feeling about inflation?
Radio Spot Broadcast via Texas State Networks on August 28, 2024Dr. Perryman discusses a recent NY Fed survey on how consumers feel about inflation.