The Perryman Report & Texas Letter
The Short‑Term Outlook for the US Economy
Published on June 12, 2025 (Vol. 42, No. 03)
Perryman Report & Texas Letter offers concise coverage of important trends and events affecting the economy, including highlights from our short-term and long-term economic forecasts for the US, Texas, and cities and regions within Texas. It is published 10 times a year and available as an annual subscription (with access to back-issues) for $150.00.
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IN THIS ISSUE
United States Economic Forecast
The US economy is facing daunting challenges on a number of fronts. Nonetheless, signs of underlying strength and resilient momentum are thus far persisting. The Perryman Group's latest forecast indicates reasonable growth over the next five years, although the pace will likely be uneven and backloaded in light of current uncertainty. Key patterns affecting future performance are described in this issue.
The Southeast Texas Region
The Southeast Texas Region includes 15 counties and the Beaumont-Port Arthur metropolitan statistical area (MSA). With a population of about 788,990, the area represents 2.55% of the state's population.
Economic Development News
New economic development projects are landing in communities across Texas. Turn to Page 5 for details on some of the most recent announcements making local headlines.