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Middle East geopolitical risk modestly affects inflation and inflation expectations

In Depth: While hostilities between Iran and Israel ended quickly in June 2025 without a major oil supply disruption, it is worthwhile to explore the impact on inflation and inflation expectations if this geopolitical event had turned out differently.

August 21, 2025

With few firms advising life insurers, is financial stability at risk?

Despite asset managers playing an increasingly pivotal role in investment decisions—leading to more similar portfolios—analysis of life insurance firms and their advisers reveals a relatively small threat to financial stability.

August 19, 2025

Bankers report expanding loan volumes amid continued credit tightening

Loan volume and demand increased in August. Loan volume was driven by a sharp acceleration in residential real estate loans, which had contracted in the prior period.

August 18, 2025

Texas Employment Forecast

The Texas Employment Forecast indicates jobs will increase 1.5 percent in 2025, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.1 to 1.9 percent.

August 15, 2025

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Sept. 16, 2025

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Oct. 16, 2025

Third-party Service Provider Risks in the Economy and Financial System

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Fed 101: Reserve Banks and the roles of the Fed

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Explore our Fed 101 guide to the roles and structure of the Federal Reserve, the U.S. central bank. Learn how the Dallas Fed and other regional Reserve Banks promote a strong economy in communities across the country.

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Global Institute

The Global Institute advances policy-driven research on global trade, international capital and migration flows, and knowledge and technology transfer with a particular interest in linkages with Mexico. Through this expertise, the Institute delivers insights and analysis to better inform U.S. monetary policy.

Dallas Fed Economics

Middle East geopolitical risk modestly affects inflation and inflation expectations

With few firms advising life insurers, is financial stability at risk?

Falling rates no assurance of homeowner refinancing binge

How sensitive are interest rates to higher federal debt?

How Gen Z Texans use credit cards can shed light on their future financial health

Local communities gain capacity to improve economic outcomes as they complete Advance Together program

How valuable is a short-term credential for a job seeker? It’s complicated

Moving up, falling back or staying still: How income mobility in Texas differs by race, ethnicity

Texas economy softens amid uncertain outlook

China remains modest player in U.S.–Mexico trade despite growing scrutiny

Eleventh District banks rely on core business, stay profitable as loan growth softens

Santa Teresa port of entry navigates future during fraught time

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