Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

Essay by President Robert S. Kaplan

Assessment of Current Economic Conditions and Implications for Monetary Policy

July 13, 2017

Energy Update

World Still Knee-Deep in Crude Oil Despite Cuts

July 10, 2017

Elevated stocks of crude continue to weigh on global oil prices, and markets are facing the likelihood that elevated crude inventories will persist much longer than expected a few months ago.

Economic Letter

Impact of Macroeconomic Surprises Changed After Zero Lower Bound

July 10, 2017

Macroeconomic surprises involving employment and inflation—reflecting the Fed’s attempts to achieve its dual mandate to promote full employment and price stability—increased in importance during the zero-lower-bound period.

Regional Economy

Agricultural Survey, Second Quarter 2017

July 03, 2017

Bankers responding to the second-quarter survey noted moisture conditions are generally good, although there were some scattered reports of very dry conditions across a couple of regions.

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News Release

Consumer Scam Alert: Do Not Use Federal Reserve Routing Account Numbers to Pay Bills

Recently, the Federal Reserve Banks have received a number of unauthorized transactions in which consumers have tried to use the Fed's routing numbers and their Social Security numbers to pay their bills.

Texas Economy

Texas Employment Forecast

Incorporating June employment growth of 3.6 percent and new leading index data into the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 2.8 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.0 to 3.6 percent.

Economic Indicators

Energy Indicators

Prices for West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil declined further in June, and Henry Hub natural gas prices also fell after a recent run-up. However, most indicators for the oil and gas sector continued to increase.

Events

08/09/17
Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow
El Paso
08/31/17
Leadership in Action for Stronger Communities
Dallas Fed
09/06/17
Global Perspectives with Ross Perot Jr.
Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

In Focus

Latest Southwest Economy

The second quarter 2017 issue looks at U.S.–Mexico trade, the outlook for Eleventh District banks and Texas wind-power strength. Also included is an "On the Record" conversation with James “Rad” Weaver and a "Go Figure" graphic on cattle and beef prices.

Featured Event

Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow—Aug. 9, El Paso. How do we balance preparing students for college and the workforce? This inspiring presentation challenges participants to reconsider what questions we should be asking our students and ourselves to amplify student success.

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International House Price Database, First Quarter 2017 Data

The international house price database comprises quarterly house price and personal disposable income (PDI) series for a number of countries.

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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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