International Economic Update

Downside Risks Imperil Prospective Gains from Globalization

June 15, 2018

Downside risks to the global economy could diminish its recent steady performance. Threats include challenges to existing trade arrangements, instability in the euro area and possible global blow-back from Federal Reserve benchmark rate increases.

Texas Economy

Texas Service Sector Activity Expands at an Accelerated Pace

May 30, 2018

Texas service sector activity accelerated sharply in May, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.

Texas Economy

Texas Manufacturing Expansion Accelerates Notably

May 29, 2018

Texas factory activity rose markedly in May, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

Dallas Fed Explains

President Rob Kaplan on Technology-Enabled Disruption

May 24, 2018

What does technology-enabled disruption mean for U.S. workers? Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan explains in a new video.

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Regional Economy

Texas Employment Forecast

Incorporating May annualized employment growth of 3.2 percent and new leading index data, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 3.3 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.4 to 4.2 percent.

Global Economy

Downside Risks Imperil Prospective Gains from Globalization

Economic Indicators

Austin Economic Indicators

Austin economic activity held steady in April. The Austin Business-Cycle Index continued to grow well above trend. Although job growth softened in April, the unemployment rate remained low. Wages continued to rise, aiding home affordability.

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Everyday Economics: Speed Dating with Economics
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06/20/18
Economic Summit 2018
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06/22/18
Everyday Economics: Speed Dating with Economics
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Reading to Riches
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Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2018

The latest issue examines the importance of migration for Texas’ growth, the 2018 Texas economic outlook, rising Texas home prices, the new federal tax law and the outlook for Mexico in 2018.

Upcoming 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.

Ellen Ochoa
October 4, 2018
Robert S. Taubman
November 5, 2018

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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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