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Partnership reports 26 economic development wins in 2021
Despite the ongoing challenges of the pandemic, the Houston region continued to see both domestic and international business expansions and relocation activity in 2021.
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Report: More than 20,000 new vehicles sold in December
Houston-area auto dealers sold 21,733 new vehicles in December ’21, an increase of 0.8 percent from December ’20.
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Economy at a Glance - February
Economic data for ’21 continues to trickle in. Houston set a record for job growth, recovering all but a handful of the jobs lost in the early stages of the pandemic
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Monthly update: Sales tax November '21
Sales and use tax collections for the 12 most populous Houston-area cities (See footnote) totaled $1.1 billion in the 12 months ending November ’21, up 14.7 percent from $962.6 million for the same period a year ago.
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Monthly update: Energy prices for December
The closing spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for light, sweet crude, averaged $71.39 per barrel in December ’21, up from $46.30 for the same period in ’20, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).
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'Underlying strength' seen in Texas job growth; Austin sets the pace
An article published by the Houston Daily shows that although year-over-year job recovery and growth have been strong in both Austin and Houston, Houston lagged behind Austin’s growth in November.
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Houston-Galveston Customs District handles $246.7 billion in goods, commodities in November
The Houston-Galveston Customs District handled 320.7 million metric tons of goods and commodities as of November ’21 year-to-date, a 3.0 percent increase over the comparable period in ’20.
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Metro Houston sees best December for job growth on record
Metro Houston added 20,400 jobs in December, according to data released today by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). That ranks as the best December for job growth on record.
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Houston Update Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
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Houston Purchasing Managers Index: Economic activity slower in December
Overall economic activity expanded at a slower pace in December, according to the most recent Houston Purchasing Managers Index (PMI).
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Houston-area inflation 'highest since July 1976'
The Greater Houston Partnership has issued the following press release:Inflation NationwideConsumer prices rose 7% nationwide from December ’20 to December ’21, according to the U.S.
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Houston Airport System handled 4.4. million passengers in November
The Greater Houston Partnership has issued the following press release:The Houston Airport System (HAS) handled 4.4 million passengers in November ’21, up from 2.1 million in November ’20.
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Houston Aviation Update
Data, Insight & Analysis
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Average price for new vehicle in November up 16.6% in Houston area
Houston-area auto dealers sold 20,258 new vehicles in November ’21, a decrease of 8.9% from November ’20, according to TexAuto Facts, published by InfoNation Inc. of Houston.
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Houston Vehicle Sales Update
Data, Insight & Analysis
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Monthly update: Houston Metro employment November '21, latest data
Metro Houston added 33,100 jobs in November, according to data released today by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). That ranks as the best November for job growth of the past 30 years.
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Houston Update Purchasing Managers Index (PMI)
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
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Houston Sales Tax Update
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
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Houston Energy Update
The Latest on This Key Economic Indicator
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Monthly update: energy November '21, latest data
The closing spot price for West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the U.S. benchmark for light, sweet crude, averaged $80.50 per barrel in November ’21, up from $40.32 for the same period in ’20, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA).