With COVID-19 cases continuing to fall and vaccination rates rising, things are beginning to feel a bit more normal. The economy is growing, and the outlook remains positive as the health crisis abates.
Dr. Ray Perryman projects economic growth in area, state and nation.
The most recent Perryman Economic Forecast for the U.S., Texas and the Beaumont-Port Arthur area calls for continued recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and a return to growth through 2025, the Perryman Group reported March 8.
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Dr. Ray Perryman reports Texas jobs saw largest gain ever in May.
As with the U.S. numbers a couple of weeks ago, Texas experienced an expected uptick in employment in May. The addition of 237,800 jobs led all states and was by far the largest monthly gain that Texas has ever seen.