Business
Houston’s GDP growth rate of 1.9% ranked near the bottom of U.S. metro areas in 2021
Posted on · The pandemic slowdown led the region’s oil and natural gas sector to crater in value by 51%, dragging down manufacturing with it.
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National
3 Months Of Hell: U.S. Economy Drops 32.9% In Worst GDP Report Ever
Posted on · The coronavirus triggered the sharpest economic contraction in modern history in the second quarter as the pandemic hammered the economy, the Commerce Department said Thursday.
Immigration
Curtailing Immigration Could Cost Houston Billions In GDP
Posted on · New research shows how restrictive immigration policies could hurt the city’s future economic growth.
News
U.S. Economy Surges To A 4.1 Percent Growth Pace In 2nd Quarter
Posted on · A key measure of the economy's health showed a dramatic pickup, which President Trump called "amazing." But some analysts doubt the higher growth rate will last.
News
Texas Keeps 9 Percent Share of U.S. Economy, GDP Growth Ranked Sixth in Country
Posted on · Texas sees gains in oil and gas, but lower GDP in agriculture
News
Hurricane Harvey Affects Consumer Price Index
Posted on · Hurricane Harvey's economic effect on Houston is having a ripple effect on the U.S. economy
News
GDP Grew Just 0.7 Percent In First Quarter Of 2017, Slowest Growth In Three Years
Posted on · While the Commerce Department did report a growth, it is slow
News
President And CEO Of Dallas Fed Reserve Bank Speaks In Houston
Posted on · Robert Kaplan, the president and CEO of the Dallas Federal Reserve Bank came to Houston this week to speak to the World Affairs Council.
News
Summit On Poverty Analyzes Factors That Cause Economic Disparity In Houston
Posted on · The University of Saint Thomas hosted the second edition of the event, which is organized by Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
Business
Texas Drops To Eighth Place In State GDP Growth Rankings
Posted on · The state's growth rate in 2013, while slower, is likely more sustainable.