Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2019

Position as Top Exporting State Exposes Texas to Shifting Trade Policy

March 22, 2019

As the nation's No. 1 exporting state, Texas faces challenges from shifting trade policies, which tend to erode the cost advantages that benefit the state's leading sectors globally.

Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2019

Lower Oil Prices, Tight Labor Markets to Restrain Texas Growth in 2019

March 22, 2019

Texas' economy should expand in 2019, though at a slower rate than in the prior year.

Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2019

Abundant Sunshine Not Enough to Power Texas Residential Solar Energy

March 22, 2019

The Texas electricity market doesn't shine in residential solar energy despite plentiful sunlight.

Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2019

Go Figure: Shale Revolution Boosts Texas Refiners' Competitiveness

March 22, 2019

If Texas were a country, it would rank second in the world in refining capacity.

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The latest issue looks at Texas exports amid shifting trade policy and the state's outlook for growth in 2019. It also includes a Spotlight on Texas residential solar energy, a Q&A with Tom Luce on Texas 2036 and an infographic on the shale revolution's impact on refining.

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Texas Employment Forecast

Incorporating February job growth of 1.8 percent and a second consecutive increase in the leading index, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 1.5 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 0.2 to 2.8 percent.

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Permian Basin Economic Indicators

Production growth in the Permian Basin continued to rise even as the rig count fell. The gap in prices between West Texas Intermediate (WTI)–Midland and WTI–Cushing closed as transportation constraints eased.

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Technology-Enabled Disruption

This conference, on May 22–23, 2019, is designed to provide a better understanding of the phenomenon of technology-enabled disruption and explore its implications for the broader economy—in particular, labor markets and the workforce.

Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2019

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.

N. Gregory Mankiw
March 7, Dallas
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April 4, Dallas

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