THE ECONOMIST: Metro outlook
Although there are clearly challenges facing the global economy, the outlook for Texas remains largely favorable. Looking within the state, projected growth across all...
THE ECONOMIST: Output by the numbers
In a recent column, I described our outlook for Texas job growth by industry. This time around, let’s focus on our projections for output...
THE ECONOMIST: Big Mac attack
The Economist magazine’s Big Mac index was recently released, providing insights into the cost of the classic McDonald’s burger in countries around the world....
THE ECONOMIST: Jobs by the numbers
Texas continues to shatter records for new jobs. The expansion has been broad based, both in terms of industries and geographic areas. Our latest...
THE ECONOMIST: Keeping things moving
As you probably know, UPS and the Teamsters union have reached an agreement to narrowly avert a nationwide strike. This high-stakes standoff likely wasn’t...
THE ECONOMIST: What recession?
While we’re not out of the woods, opinions about the likelihood of recession are shifting away from the doom and gloom which has been...
THE ECONOMIST: Heat waves and the economy
Texas has thus far endured a heat wave of historic proportions in the summer of 2023. The higher-than-normal temperatures have created health issues for...
THE ECONOMIST: Canary in the coal mine
Canaries were historically used in coal mines to provide an early warning of dangerous gases. The CNBC rankings, where Texas continues to fall, should...
THE ECONOMIST: Workforce participation continues to rise post pandemic
The number of prime working age persons (those aged 25 to 54) in the United States has never been higher. Simultaneously, there are labor...
THE ECONOMIST: Young people are Texas’ greatest resource
Texas reached a notable milestone according to the latest release of U.S. Census Bureau population data — the Lone Star State’s Hispanic racial/ethnic group...