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In this episode of Bayou Business Download, Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski discusses the latest GDP data, what it tells us about the U.S. economy, and the impact of such robust growth on Houston. Plus, Patrick talks about Houston's housing market. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski discusses what the latest American Community Survey, released by the U.S. Census Bureau, tells us about our region and how it has transformed over the years. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski sheds his economist title to talk about Houston's history ahead of the city's 187th birthday. He'll share some historical facts that have shaped the City of Houston as we know it today. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski discusses the data you can find in the Partnership's latest edition of Houston Facts. From life in Houston to the economy, it's the information you need to know.

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski discusses recent reports on GDP growth, interest rates and the global economy and what they mean for Houston's economy.

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski examines the latest data on inflation, housing and auto sales, and explains what the new numbers tell us about the economy. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski provides a mid-year review of Houston's economy as more signs point toward the region avoiding a recession. Jankowski discusses why there are so many differing opinions on the U.S. economy and dives into the data sets that show Houston's resiliency. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we're talking about the housing market. Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski digs into the data to explain the signs pointing toward a stabilizing market and what that means for buyers, sellers and renters.

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we're talking about the layoffs you've probably read about in the headlines. Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski digs into the data to explain why the headlines may not tell the whole story and how Houston is faring. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about the health of Houston's economy, how it compares to other metros, and why Houston is better positioned to weather a recession. We're joined once again by Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about Houston’s population growth last year, the growth surrounding counties experienced, and what it means for the region's economy. We're joined once again by Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski. 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about the direction of the economy, examining the recent shift in the headlines. We also dive deep into the data points that signal a strong economy. We're joined once again by Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank . 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about how the Houston region economy finished 2022. We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank . 

In this episode we’re talking once again about the possibility of a recession, which direction the latest data points and what that’s likely to mean for Houston. We examine what economists in a number of different groups are saying about the trajectory of the indicators and if that differs from what they've said previously. And we discuss the impact of a "short and shallow" recessio...

In this episode we’re talking about the metro region’s GDP and what it tells us about our economic trajectory going into the new year.  We look at the positives as well as the negatives in the latest figures for 2021 and discuss the broader picture other indicators present. We're joined once again by Partnership Chief Economist Patrick Jankowski. 

In this episode we discuss the oil market and what the resurgence of drilling activity means for the sector here in Houston. We also look at the latest metro Houston job figures from the Texas Workforce Commission and why they seem just too good to be true.  We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fif...

In this episode we discuss the dynamics of Houston's multifamily apartment market. A steady increase in prices and absorption across Class A properties isn't carrying through to other property classes. What's affecting the health of the market overall and what can we expect in the year ahead with more new units under construction?  We're joined once again by Partnership Senior...

In this episode we discuss the racial, age, mobility, education and other characteristics of our region's growing population. What makes us who we are and how have those traits changed over the last decade?  We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank .    

In this episode we’re talking about the labor market. Why are there many more available jobs than it seems workers to fill them and what does this mean for our economy in the short and long term.   We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank .    

In this episode we’re talking about the possibility of a recession. What are the signs that the U.S. may already be in an actual recession? And what would a possible recession mean for the Houston region specifically? We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank .    

In this episode we’re talking about energy prices and the changing dynamics affecting what we’re paying at the pump.  What are some of the domestic and global forces affecting fuel prices and are we likely to see lower prices persist in the coming weeks and months? We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented...

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about the Houston economy at the mid-year point. We take a look at jobs, key sector activity, construction and more with the first six months of data in hand. We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank . 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about Houston's record job creation in the first half of 2022, which sectors are gaining and which are losing, as well as what resiliency Houston has against a possible recession. We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank . 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about changes to Houston's housing market, what's making homebuying more expensive and what effects that might have on the broader regional economy. We're joined once again by Partnership Senior Vice President of Research Patrick Jankowski.  Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank . 

In this episode of Bayou Business Download, we talk about the impact of the most recent jobs report and what it tells us about our economic recovery post-COVID. We also discuss new figures from the U.S. Census that tell us the City of Houston is losing population much like other major municipalities around the country. Bayou Business Download is presented by Fifth Third Bank .