Community Development Publications

Consumer Credit Trends for Bexar County

November 07, 2019

This report uses a nationally representative loan-level dataset from Equifax to study consumer use and timely payment of four major loan types in Bexar County.

Texas Economy Still Growing, Though Pace Slows

November 07, 2019

The regional economy is growing at a slower pace than in recent months, with Texas labor markets remaining tight. Energy activity has declined, and export growth has slowed this year.

Mexico Economic Update

Mexico’s Economy Expands Marginally in Third Quarter

November 07, 2019

Mexico’s gross domestic product (GDP) grew at an annualized 0.4 percent pace in third quarter 2019. The consensus GDP growth forecast for 2019, compiled by Banco de México, held steady at 0.5 percent in September.

Consumer Surveys Suggest Economic Conditions Remain Healthy but Growth Is Slowing

November 05, 2019

The current divergence between two prominent consumer confidence indexes suggests that policymakers need to be mindful of a U.S. economy in transition.

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The Rising Value of Time and the Origin of Urban Gentrification

This paper estimates a spatial equilibrium model to show that the rising value of high-skilled workers’ time contributes to the gentrification of American central cities.

Economic Indicators

Austin Economic Indicators

The Austin economy continued to expand in September. The Austin Business-Cycle Index expanded near its long-term growth average.

Community Development Publications

Consumer Credit Trends for Bexar County

This report uses a nationally representative loan-level dataset from Equifax to study consumer use and timely payment of four major loan types in Bexar County.

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Events

11/12/19
Evening at the Fed: Dinner and Dialogue for Educators
Dallas
11/13/19
Global Perspectives with Douglas Holtz-Eakin
Austin
12/03/19
Evening at the Fed: Dinner and Dialogue for Educators
Houston

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In Focus

Forging a New Path in North American Trade and Immigration

This conference on Sept. 26–27 will explore the challenges and opportunities presented by the proposed United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA).

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Southwest Economy, Third Quarter 2019

The latest issue looks at auto loan debt, carbon emissions and renewable energy and education spending. It also includes a Spotlight on wind and solar power, a Q&A with atmospheric scientist Katharine Hayhoe and an infographic on Mexico's slow adoption of digital payments.

Global Perspectives

This speaker series connects global thought leaders and community members for conversation around economic issues.

Glenn Hubbard
Oct. 10, Dallas
Tom Luce
Nov. 6, Houston
Douglas Holtz-Eakin
Nov. 13, Austin

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Economic insights from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Energy Research

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

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About the Dallas Fed

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.

The Eleventh District