Virtual Town Hall with Robert S. Kaplan

October 14, 2020

This virtual town hall discussion on the economy and monetary policy features Dallas Fed President and CEO Rob Kaplan. The town hall, from 5 to 6:15 p.m. CT will be moderated by Stacy-Marie Ishmael editorial director of The Texas Tribune.

Auto Industry on Road to Recovery from Pandemic

October 13, 2020

After a series of disruptions in March and April that coincided with the widespread outbreak in the U.S., the auto industry has entered a recovery period, though its path forward remains uncertain.

Looking to Economics for Help in Addressing Enduring Discrimination

September 21, 2020

On the Record: A Conversation with Gary A. Hoover

Go Figure: Vehicle Sales Highlight Surprising Resilience in Spending During Pandemic

September 21, 2020

Texas truck/SUV sales held steady while car sales declined steeply amid the recession caused by COVID-19.

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U.S. Economy

Mobility and Engagement Index

The Dallas Fed Mobility and Engagement Index summarizes the information in seven different variables based on geolocation data collected from a large sample of mobile devices to gain insight into the economic impact of the pandemic.

U.S. Economy

Weekly Economic Index

The WEI is currently -4.51 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended October 10 and -4.18 percent for October 3.

Regional Economy

Texas Weekly Employment Estimate

The Texas Weekly Employment Estimate (TWEE), drawing on high-frequency data, provides a timely indicator of job growth in the state of Texas.

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Events

10/14/20
A Virtual Town Hall with Robert S. Kaplan
Live webcast
10/22/20
Global Perspectives with John B. Taylor
Live webcast
10/28/20
Global Perspectives with Mark Carney
Live webcast

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High-Frequency Data

High-frequency indicators provide timely measures of key activity, drawing on alternative data sources to identify rapidly changing trends such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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COVID-19 Update

At the Dallas Fed, we're working to support the financial health of the people and businesses in the Eleventh District as we deal with this unprecedented crisis.

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Global Perspectives

This speaker series connects global thought leaders and community members for conversation around economic issues. (Via live webcast.)

Governor Alejandro Díaz de León
October 6
John B. Taylor
October 22
Mark Carney
October 28

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Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Activity in the oil and gas sector deteriorated further in second quarter 2020. Special questions focus on production shut-ins and curtailments, government assistance programs to the private sector, the outlook for both oilfield activity and global oil consumption, and the ability of firms to remain solvent over the next year.

Southwest Economy, Third Quarter 2020

This issue looks at COVID-19's impact on state and local government revenues and the Texas economy's uneven recovery. It also includes a Spotlight on the energy industry's slow recovery, a Q&A with Gary Hoover, University of Oklahoma economics department chairman, and an infographic on how vehicle sales highlight surprising spending resilience during the pandemic.

Main Street Lending Program

Business loans to help eligible medium-sized and small companies through the COVID-19 pandemic are available now through the Federal Reserve’s Main Street Lending Program.

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Advance Together, Inclusive Economy Accelerator

Advance Together™ accelerates the progress of community partnerships in Texas that are addressing education and workforce challenges.

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Economic analysis and insights from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

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The Dallas Fed is a premier source for information on energy economics.

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