Research Events

Global Perspectives with Mike Rawlings

February 24, 2021

On February 24, Robert S. Kaplan, president and CEO of the Dallas Fed, discussed national and global economic issues with the honorable Mike Rawlings, former mayor of the City of Dallas and vice chairman of CIC Partners.

Texas Economy

Texas Service Sector Activity Grows Slightly

February 23, 2021

Activity in the Texas service sector increased slightly in February, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.

Energy Financing Trends Consistent with Renewables’ Growth

February 23, 2021

Equity markets appear to favor renewable-energy producers relative to their hydrocarbon counterparts. However, the relatively smaller size of many renewables projects complicates direct comparisons of bank lending to hydrocarbon and renewable entities.

Texas Economy

Texas Manufacturing Activity Picks Up

February 22, 2021

Texas factory activity expanded at a markedly faster pace in February, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

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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.

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.

U.S. Economy

Real-Time Population Survey (RPS)

The employment rate for working-age adults (18–64) was 68.6 percent in the RPS for the week of Feb. 7–13, unchanged from the estimate for the week of Jan. 10–16.

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Events

02/24/21
Global Perspectives with Mike Rawlings
Virtual
03/03/21
Global Perspectives with Richard N. Haass
Live webcast
03/09/21
Global Perspectives with Cynthia Marshall
Live webcast

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In Focus

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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Southwest Economy, Fourth Quarter 2020

This issue looks at how COVID-19 is fueling demand for suburban housing and the impact of unemployment benefits on state and local economies. It also includes a Spotlight on natural gas futures; a Q&A with Bill Gilmer, who assesses the effect of energy woes on the Houston economy; and an infographic on the COVID-19 stimulus and loan delinquencies.

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Global Perspectives

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

R.C. Buford
February 3
Mike Rawlings
February 17
Richard N. Haass
March 3

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Rob Kaplan in the News

Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Oil and gas sector activity jumped in fourth quarter 2020. Capital spending in 2021, oil price for budgeting, expectations for a consolidation among exploration and production firms, and plans for reducing greenhouse emissions are among special questions.

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.

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

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

Dallas Fed Economics

Economic analysis and 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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Dallas Fed Communities

Promoting the economic resilience and mobility of underserved communities.

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