M. Ray Perryman, Author at Fort Worth Business Press

Banking

Commentary: M. Ray Perryman: The Fed is taking largely unseen but essential action

M. Ray Perryman - April 8, 2020

The inevitable and unavoidable result of the extraordinary measures taken to curb the tragic health effects of the coronavirus has been a strong shock...

Government

Commentary: COVID-19 pandemic could cost the US economy $973 billion

M. Ray Perryman - March 25, 2020

The disruptions caused by the coronavirus are wreaking havoc on individuals, families, the private and public sectors, the health care system, and the economy...

Energy

COMMENTARY: Coronavirus, OPEC making minerals market shaky with big Texas impact

M. Ray Perryman - March 11, 2020

COMMENTARY: M. Ray PerrymanSaudi Arabia and Russia would like to put pressure on the U.S. industry as it gains market share, the most likely...

Government

The Economist: Coronavirus: A threat that could not have been anticipated

M. Ray Perryman - February 24, 2020

Coronavirus: A threat that could not have been anticipatedI have often said that the greatest threats the U.S. economy faces are the outside forces...

Opinion

Commentary: Paul A. Volcker: A man of uncommon courage and unwavering conviction

M. Ray Perryman - December 24, 2019

Paul A. Volcker, who recently passed away, was a giant figure in modern economics. As head of the Federal Reserve, he took bold and...

Government

Commentary: The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement benefits Texas far more than any other state

M. Ray Perryman - December 23, 2019

A strong trade agreement with Mexico and Canada is clearly a “win” for the U.S. economy. While the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) must still pass...

Opinion

COMMENTARY: M. Ray Perryman: Long-Term Outlook for Texas Economy

M. Ray Perryman - November 21, 2019

COMMENTARY: M. Ray PerrymanThe Long-Term Outlook for the Texas Economy The Texas economy is among the strongest in the nation, and the state continues...

Opinion

COMMENTARY: M. Ray Perryman The Long-Term Forecast for the United States Economy

M. Ray Perryman - November 20, 2019

The U.S. economy is well positioned for long-term growth, and our latest forecast indicates expansion at a moderate pace. Jobs continue to be added...

Opinion

Commentary: This year’s Nobel Prize in Economics honors research that matters

M. Ray Perryman - October 18, 2019

Poverty affects hundreds of millions of people around the globe despite centuries of efforts to alleviate it by myriad individuals, organizations, and programs. A...

Opinion

M. Ray Perryman: Traffic congestion wastes time, costs money

M. Ray Perryman - September 21, 2019

Traffic congestion costs the U.S. economy billions in wasted time, productivity and fuel. It also negatively affects quality of life and constrains potential growth.The...

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