Essay by President Robert S. Kaplan

Economic Conditions and the Stance of Monetary Policy

June 24, 2019

President Rob Kaplan describes his assessment of economic conditions, business activity in the Eleventh District, the appropriate stance of U.S. monetary policy and how the implications of climate change are impacting Dallas Fed economic analysis.

Texas Economy

Texas Manufacturing Expansion Continues, but Outlooks Worsen and Uncertainty Rises

June 24, 2019

Texas factory activity continued to expand in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2019

Texas Facing Historically Tight Labor Markets, Constraining Growth

June 21, 2019

Labor force expansion, once fueled by migration, has eased, and businesses report that they cannot find sufficient numbers of workers to expand—particularly for middle-skill positions.

Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2019

Texas Industrial Building Booms as Economy, Population Grow

June 21, 2019

Burgeoning e-commerce, state population gains and an expanding export market have contributed to the growth spurt that has included increases in transportation and logistics employment.

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Economic Conditions and the Stance of Monetary Policy

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Texas Manufacturing Expansion Continues, but Outlooks Worsen and Uncertainty Rises

Texas factory activity continued to expand in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

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Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2019

The latest issue looks at Texas’ tight labor markets, booming industrial construction and Eleventh District bank performance. It also includes a Spotlight on Mexico’s fiscal reform, a Q&A with Southwest Business Corp.’s Charlie Amato and an infographic on state graduation rates.

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