Texas Economic Activity Springs Ahead as Growth Strengthens

May 06, 2021

Economic activity in Texas accelerated sharply in March, according to recent data that also indicate a continuation of the strong momentum.

A Tale of Boom and Bust: What Drives Dry Bulk Freight Rates?

May 04, 2021

As events in the past year have amply demonstrated, volatility in shipping markets is very much back after a period of relative tranquility.

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Trimmed Mean PCE Inflation Rate

April 30, 2021

The Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate over the 12 months ending in March was 1.7 percent. According to the BEA, the overall PCE inflation rate was 2.3 percent on a 12-month basis, and the inflation rate for PCE excluding food and energy was 1.8 percent on a 12-month basis.

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Texas Service Sector Growth Surges to Six-Year High

April 27, 2021

Activity in the Texas service sector in April increased at its fastest pace since late 2014, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.

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Output Growth Slows; Outlook Improves Further

The latest data available show continued improvement in employment and industrial production, although exports and retail sales weakened based on a three-month moving average. The peso lost ground against the dollar in March, and inflation increased.

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Austin Economic Indicators

The Austin economy accelerated in March. The Austin Business-Cycle Index grew at a robust rate, the unemployment rate declined, and first-quarter jobs were healthy in most sectors.

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Technology-Enabled Disruption: Implications for Business, Labor Markets and Monetary Policy
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Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2021

This issue looks at COVID-19 and its long-lasting impact on Texas and effect on economic growth in Mexico. It also includes a Spotlight on Texas minority unemployment, a Q&A with Alan Viard on a value-added tax and an infographic on the collapsing fuel demand's effect on Texas exports during the pandemic.

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Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Activity in the oil and gas sector expanded strongly in first quarter 2021, according to oil and gas executives.

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Global Perspectives

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

Betsy Price
May 3
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June 2

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Technology-Enabled Disruption

Implications for Business, Labor Markets and Monetary Policy May 21, 2021 | Virtual conference

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