THE ECONOMIST: Pain at the pump
The price of gasoline remains elevated, with the national average briefly surpassing $5 per gallon before retreating modestly. In parts of the country (particularly...
THE ECONOMIST: Working
May was another solid month for the Texas job market, with the state posting by far the largest gain across the nation (+74,200), well...
THE ECONOMIST: Double whammy!
Things are tough for anyone trying to purchase a house, with a double whammy of rising prices and increasing interest rates. Inventories are very...
THE ECONOMIST: (Lots of) Help wanted
Job openings in Texas reached an all-time high in February at 932,000, far exceeding unemployment (about 635,000 at present). While that’s beneficial for those...
THE ECONOMIST: Drilling activity rebounds
The number of oil and natural gas drilling permits issued by the Texas Railroad Commission reached an all-time high in March, at over 1,100....
THE ECONOMIST: Emergency! Odessa faces a crossroads
Our decision in the upcoming school bond election will define our future (no exaggeration!).
The economic case is straightforward. As we transition into a climate-sensitive...
THE ECONOMIST: Russia and Texas
The recent invasion of Ukraine by Russia is generating questions regarding how important Russia is to the Texas economy, particularly as policies restricting trade...
THE ECONOMIST: Texas shows momentum
The past two years have been difficult, but the path forward is encouraging! Many parts of Texas have now reached or exceeded pre-pandemic employment...
THE ECONOMIST: Trade is essential
Since the beginnings of people living in social groups millennia ago, goods have been exchanged in some form. Through imports and exports, consumer choice...
THE ECONOMIST: Petrodollar paranoia
Recently, there has been much focus on the “petrodollar” and whether it will continue as the currency of choice in the oil market. China...