Has U.S. Monetary Policy Gone Off Track?

June 06, 2019

The actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) can be explained by the committee’s pursuit of full employment and price stability.

U.S. Tax Cuts Boost Economy—but for How Long?

June 04, 2019

Did the U.S. tax cuts boost economic activity in 2018? The answer is yes, at least according to the recent empirical literature on the macroeconomic effects of taxes.

Room to Grow? Inflation and Labor Market Slack

May 30, 2019

Compared with the usual ex-food-and-energy measure, the Dallas Fed’s Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate sends a clearer, more reliable signal about whether cyclical inflation pressures are building.

Texas Economy

Texas Service Sector Activity Growth Weakens

May 29, 2019

Texas service sector activity growth slowed in May, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.

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In line with an eroding rig count, employment in support activities for mining fell in April. Oil prices slipped recently amid rising U.S. inventories and signs that global demand growth may slow.

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Austin Economic Indicators

The Austin economy grew at a solid pace in April. The Austin Business-Cycle Index expanded and remained above its long-term trend.

Monetary Policy

Has U.S. Monetary Policy Gone Off Track?

The actions of the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) can be explained by the committee’s pursuit of full employment and price stability.

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07/16/19
International Marketplace
Houston Branch
07/17/19
Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook
Houston
07/18/19
Economic Summit 2019
San Antonio Branch

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Technology-Enabled Disruption

This conference, on May 22–23, 2019, focused on technology implications for business, labor markets, education and monetary policy. Participants included, economists, business leaders, central bankers, educators and others.

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Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2019

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.

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.

Janet Yellen—Video
April 10, Houston
Ruth Simmons
Sept. 5, Dallas

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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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