RESI of Towson University

05/26/2026

State gains jobs and unemployment ticks up. Read analysis of the latest jobs data from RESI of Towson University 👉 https://buff.ly/qVUaUFY

05/14/2026

The consumer price index rose 3.8% in April, marking the highest single-month increase since 2023. "The underlying (thing) driving this has been the rapid rise in energy costs," said Daraius Irani, chief economist at RESI of Towson University. Read more via WBAL-TV 11 Baltimore 👉 https://buff.ly/EsGsoRf

How do Marylanders feel about inflation reaching its highest level in the last three years?

05/04/2026

How is Maryland's economy fairing? “We’ve got a lot of headwinds,” says RESI Chief Economist Daraius Irani. Economic uncertainty is high, leading many businesses to pause hiring, and the prices of gas, rent, and groceries keep rising. Learn more via Baltimore Business Journal. https://buff.ly/86DSUjx

Maryland has lost more federal jobs under the second Trump administration than any other state. The ripple effects are spreading through local economies.

04/29/2026

Although early 2026 showed overall job gains, more recent data indicate declines, and the net change since the beginning of 2025 was notably less positive. Read RESI analysis of the latest jobs report 🔎 https://buff.ly/eftPxq7

10/31/2025

How are regional and national events impacting the state's economy and competitiveness

Join RESI chief economist, Dr. Daraius Irani, next week for his annual economic outlook forecast, which will be followed by a panel discussion on increasing Maryland's business competitiveness, featuring:

Mary Kane, president and CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
Brooke Lierman, comptroller, State of Maryland
Nico Sanders, president and CEO, Community Housing Associates
Jay Steinmetz, founder, Barcoding; CEO, Power Up Connect
Moderator: Jeff Salkin, news anchor, Maryland Public Television

Attendees will receive a commemorative giveaway and be entered to win a TU swag bag and an impact study or pulse survey valued up to $7,500.

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10/31/2025

We're celebrating 30 years of economic leadership with next week's Economic Outlook Forum. Read this Q&A with RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani and plan to attend on November 6 at 8:30 a.m. 👉 https://buff.ly/AAAK7A9

Event to unveil new economic forecast, feature insights from top Maryland leaders shaping state’s future

10/22/2025

How is the federal government shutdown impacting Maryland's economy? Click through to read RESI of Towson University's analysis 🔎 https://buff.ly/H1qAC18

Eye on the Economy is the trusted source for data and analysis of Maryland's economy and employment numbers provided by RESI of Towson University.

10/20/2025

A new report from the Comptroller of Maryland shows that the state's population is decreasing. Dr. Daraius Irani, RESI of Towson University Chief Economist, discusses the findings and what's impacting the trends. Via WBFF FOX 45 https://buff.ly/SiDS8DJ

Dr. Darius Irani discusses MD comptroller report showing a large drop off in the state's population

10/07/2025

We're a month away from the 30th anniversary of our Economic Outlook Forum on November 6. Join RESI Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani for his annual economic outlook forecast for our state followed by a panel discussion on increasing Maryland’s business competitiveness, featuring noted leaders:

• Mary Kane, president and CEO, Maryland Chamber of Commerce
• Brooke Lierman, comptroller, State of Maryland
• Nico Sanders, president and CEO, Community Housing Associates
• Jay Steinmetz, founder, Barcoding; CEO, Power Up Connect
• Moderator: Jeff Salkin, news anchor, Maryland Public Television

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10/06/2025

According to RESI of Towson University Chief Economist Dr. Daraius Irani, the firing of more federal workers during the government shutdown could further hurt Maryland's current job market.

As the government shutdown continues, the Trump administration is threatening to fire thousands of federal workers.