The Perryman Group

Texas and its metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and metropolitan divisions (MDs) are projected to see notable economic expansion from 2025 to 2030 despite national and global uncertainties and significant headwinds.

The Short‑Term Economic Forecast for Texas Metropolitan Areas | The Perryman Group Texas and its metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs) and metropolitan divisions (MDs) are projected to see notable economic expansion from 2025 to 2030 despite national and global uncertainties and significant headwinds. The pace will be uneven and likely backloaded to the later segments of the proje...

US exports of LNG averaged 17.4 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) in the first six months of 2026, a 23% increase compared to the same period in 2025.

LNG | The Perryman Group The process of compressing natural gas into a liquefied form and transporting it around the world has been a true game changer. Previously constrained by pipeline routes, the natural gas market had been largely regional and domestic. Now, areas with abundant supplies can access areas an ocean away,....

The affordability issue at its current level of urgency has its origins in the later stages of the pandemic.

Affordability | The Perryman Group Over the past few years, costs of living have increased significantly faster than wages, thus creating a major affordability problem for millions of Americans. It is a hot-button campaign topic at present, but the real issue is much more visceral. It is multifaceted, and solutions won't be simple. L...

The United States remained the world's largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades.

Omnipresent Oil | The Perryman Group The United States remained the world's largest crude oil producer in 2025, continuing a trend that began in 2018 and reflects a remarkable turnaround from past decades. With a record high 13.6 million barrels per day (bpd), the US led Russia (9.9 million bpd), Saudi Arabia (9.6 million bpd), and Can...

In spite of all of the economy's current challenges, manufacturing has improved noticeably in certain respects.

Making Stuff | The Perryman Group One of the most important economic sectors to long-term growth is manufacturing, which is the process of making stuff. Manufacturing is what economists call a "basic" (or export) industry, meaning that it is one that creates value and incomes in an area rather than supporting a population and using....

Texas tops virtually every ranking regarding the economy but there is still some work to do to assure prosperity, opportunity, and sustainability for Texans of the future.

Some Work to Do | The Perryman Group We are accustomed to Texas topping virtually every ranking relating to the economy--most major corporate locations and expansions, top CEO perceptions, highest investment, and many others. By one measure, however, the results are more of a mixed bag. The list of top states for business compiled annu...

Import costs advanced 7.1% from June 2025 to June 2026.

Import Inflation | The Perryman Group Despite what you may have heard, tariffs are taxes on imported goods which the domestic importer usually pays at the border or point of entry. It's no surprise that some of this additional cost is then passed to consumers (a percentage that typically increases over time). When most people think abou...

In a rare bipartisan effort, both the US House and Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing law in decades.

Housing Hope | The Perryman Group In a rare bipartisan effort, both the US House and Senate recently passed the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, the most significant federal housing law in decades. The goal of the legislation is to make housing more affordable, primarily by encouraging expansion in supply. It's a basic economic pri...

Our most recent forecast calls for an increase in Texas wage and salary employment of 1.78% per year through 2030, resulting in a total gain of almost 1.4 million.

The Five‑Year Outlook for the Texas Economy | The Perryman Group Even with current challenges and uncertainty, our latest projections call for significant growth in the Texas economy over the next five years. The current environment involves notable potential for volatility, but the state is well positioned for ongoing expansion. (We've discussed many of the key....

The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is now a reality and trading has begun! It's a vital part of a burgeoning financial presence in the state, as well as a significant asset for the Texas economy.

TXSE Rings the Bell | The Perryman Group The Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is now a reality and trading has begun! It's a vital part of a burgeoning financial presence in the state, as well as a significant asset for the Texas economy.