Southwest Economy, Fourth Quarter 2018

Texas Top-Ranked State for Firm Relocations

December 20, 2018

Texas is the leading destination for companies relocating from other states. The economic benefits of the moves may be best measured in terms of the ancillary activity generated rather than the benefits directly attributable to the relocations.

At the Heart of Texas: Cities’ Industry Clusters Drive Growth

December 12, 2018

The second edition of this special report is a comprehensive look at the industry clusters, history and demographics shaping 12 of Texas' metropolitan areas, four of which are new to the report.

Surveys

Oil and Gas Sector Growth Stalls amid Sharp Oil Price Decline

January 03, 2019

Growth in energy sector activity slowed significantly in fourth quarter 2018, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.

Regional Economy

Agricultural Survey, Fourth Quarter 2018

January 02, 2019

Bankers responding to the fourth-quarter survey reported improved conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.

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Regional Economy

Texas Employment Forecast

Incorporating December job growth of 2.5 percent and a decline in the Texas Leading Index, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 1.1 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of -0.5 to 2.7 percent.

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Energy Indicators

Oil sector growth cooled at the end of 2018, and lower oil prices eroded expectations for capital spending in 2019.

Regional Economy

Eleventh District Beige Book

While economic activity remained healthy, growth abated to a more modest pace. A broad-based deceleration was seen across manufacturing, services, retail, and energy. Hiring continued, and widespread labor shortages further elevated wages.

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02/06/19
Conversation with the Chairman
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas
02/12/19
Global Perspectives with John Hess
Dallas Fed
02/25/19
Global Perspectives with Richard H. Clarida
Dallas Fed

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Southwest Economy, Fourth Quarter 2018

The latest issue looks at Texas as the top destination for business relocations and the rise of the financial technology industry in Mexico. It also includes a Spotlight on pre-K enrollment in Texas and a Q&A on artificial intelligence and its impact on businesses.

Global Perspectives

This speaker series brings thought leaders from the worlds of business and academia to the Dallas Fed to share their insights on global developments.

Maya MacGuineas
January 16, Houston
John Hess
February 12, Dallas

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As one of twelve regional Reserve Banks in the Federal Reserve System, the Dallas Fed serves the Eleventh Federal Reserve District, which consists of Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico.

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