Pandemic Economic Lifeline: Taxes on Consumption, Labor that Fund Stay-at-Home Subsidies

January 12, 2021

Stay-at-home subsidies funded by taxes on consumption and labor—activities that contribute to viral transmission—can simultaneously reduce deaths and increase output.

The Federal Reserve Is Updating the Community Reinvestment Act. Here’s How You Can Help.

January 13, 2021

Whether you are a community-service organization member, an economic development professional or simply interested in helping communities in our region thrive, your comments and ideas are a critical part of ensuring an inclusive financial services industry.

Virtual Town Hall with Robert S. Kaplan

January 11, 2021

Dallas Fed President and CEO Rob Kaplan discussed the economy and monetary policy in this virtual town hall moderated by Alfreda Norman, senior vice president at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas.

Does Homeownership Provide an Escape from High Rent Burdens?

January 05, 2021

Many first-time homebuyers—often with little savings and vulnerable to economic shocks—obtain their mortgages through the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) loan program. Often, these borrowers are moving from apartments and have presumably weighed the costs of renting versus owning.

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Weekly Economic Index

The WEI is currently -1.98 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended January 16 and -1.67 percent for January 09.

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.

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Events

01/29/21
Texas Economic Outlook 2021
Live webcast
02/03/21
Global Perspectives with R.C. Buford
Live webcast
02/17/21
Global Perspectives with Mike Rawlings
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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Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Activity in the oil and gas sector deteriorated further in second quarter 2020. Special questions focus on production shut-ins and curtailments, government assistance programs to the private sector, the outlook for both oilfield activity and global oil consumption, and the ability of firms to remain solvent over the next year.

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, Inclusive Economy Accelerator

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

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