The Perryman Group

We are finally seeing some balance returning to the Texas housing market, although notable issues remain (particularly affordability and supply). ow.ly/cgBo50YAFig

The amount of natural gas produced and marketed in the United States reached a record high in 2025, up by 5.3 billion cubic feet per day (Bcf/d) to average 118.5 Bcf/d. ow.ly/f0Ee50Yxy0U

The combination of two things--an independent republic and a market-based economy--and the freedoms that they brought have allowed the United States to become the most prosperous country in the history of the world. ow.ly/aCxh50YuKrm

The ongoing military action in Iran involves myriad complex issues, with economic, political, social, and other costs and risks that bear careful watching. ow.ly/804b50Yrfxc

Education levels in Texas have improved notably over the last decade. ow.ly/gaEI50Yo3Pk

While the pace of population growth slowed in Texas from July 2024 to July 2025, the increase was far larger than any other state at more than 391,240 - about 1,072 new Texans every day. ow.ly/otmk50YkfHt

It will be a long and likely bumpy process to ramp up oil and gas production in Venezuela, and major effects on oil markets will tend to be muted in the near future. ow.ly/eawA50Yffar

Families are earning significantly more than in the past, and many have moved up the purchasing power ladder. ow.ly/QJ9B50YbH0T

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) is projecting little or no growth in US oil production for 2026, although the Permian Basin will likely increase slightly. ow.ly/varl50Y7C2l

Texas ranked number one in the U-Haul Growth Index for the seventh time in the past 10 years in 2025. ow.ly/Onih50Y3Mwv

An independent US monetary authority is imperative for economic growth, prosperity, and stability. ow.ly/qegR50XY5gL

Our latest projections indicate expansion during 2026. ow.ly/pfLC50XVuJy

Notable highlights (and lowlights) of the economy in 2025. ow.ly/hKZE50XRXAb

Effective early childhood education has enormous benefits. ow.ly/KyUW50XNJEC

The largest metropolitan statistical areas (MSAs), which are currently home to around 70% of the Texas population, are expected to generate about 78% of the job growth in Texas over the next 30 years. ow.ly/RpPS50XNc9J

The Texas economy is well positioned to return to more significant growth in the coming decades with real gross product forecast to expand at a 3.27% annual pace, and employment projected to grow 1.57% per year over the next three decades. ow.ly/VaF750XJk3M

Effective early childhood education is not only worthy of consideration for the benefit of the families affected, but also for the heightened potential for the economy. ow.ly/E27k50XGZZ1

Even with the current challenges, our analysis of the outlook for the US economy indicates moderate growth, with real gross domestic product expanding at a 2.48% annual rate and a gain of some 79.6 million jobs over the next 30 years. ow.ly/AhLb50XFIgX

The National Retail Federation (NRF) is projecting that holiday retail sales will top $1 trillion this year for the first time with sales forecast to be 3.7-4.2% higher than last year. ow.ly/mqOq50XA2nu

The amendments recently passed by Texas voters will facilitate future prosperity by increasing emerging industry competitiveness, workforce preparedness, and infrastructure resources. ow.ly/ygTj50XwSlO