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Individuals, married couples respond differently to U.S. income tax changes

Changes in effective income taxes can impact labor supply with different outcomes for married couples and singles, and changes can have a particularly notable impact on married women.

November 19, 2024

Bankers’ outlooks push more optimistic

Loan volume and loan price declines continued in November, as did credit tightening, with the pace of change similar to six weeks ago.

November 18, 2024

Texas Employment Forecast, Nov 15

The Texas Employment Forecast estimates jobs will increase 2.2 percent in 2024, with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.0 to 2.4 percent.

November 15, 2024

Texas overcomes mid-summer doldrums as economic prospects improve

Economic expansion in Texas accelerated during September and October, pointing toward an improving regional economy after summer weakness.

November 14, 2024

Navigating in shallow waters: Monetary policy strategy in a better-balanced economy

After a voyage through rough waters, the shore is in sight: the FOMC’s Congressionally mandated goals of maximum employment and stable prices. But the ship hasn't tied up yet, and risks remain that could push the economy back out to sea or slam it into the dock too hard.

November 13, 2024

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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

Individuals, married couples respond differently to U.S. income tax changes

Texas overcomes mid-summer doldrums as economic prospects improve

Blame higher U.S. equity prices for recent moves in U.S. external liabilities

International factors broadly explain postpandemic inflation

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

Income disparities between white and Hispanic and Black Texans seen from 2005 to 2019

Funding to address broadband gaps in the Eleventh District

Podcast: Community colleges play a growing role as career gateways for Texas students

No need for Texas to come up dry in pursuit of adequate water supplies

Old oil fields reimagined as lithium sources

Texas community banks grapple with national stresses as elevated rates pose new tests

Dallas Fed Economics

Texas firms using AI report little impact on employment

The Dallas Fed's Texas Business Outlook Surveys asked a series of special questions focused on AI and technology. Forty percent of respondents reported using AI; most cited minimal impact on staffing.

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