U.S. Economic Update

U.S. Economy Expected to Remain Strong Through Year-End

October 03, 2018

The U.S. economy continued to expand at a brisk pace in the third quarter, based on recent data releases.

Mexico Economic Update

Mexico’s 2018 Growth Outlook Revised Down Slightly

October 04, 2018

Mexico’s consensus growth forecast for 2018 worsened slightly from 2.3 percent in July to 2.1 percent in August. The 2019 forecast held steady at 2.2 percent.

Texas Economic Update

Texas Economy Keeps Growing but Signs of Supply-Side Constraints Emerge

October 03, 2018

The regional economy continues to post strong growth and outpace the nation. Year to date, Texas employment growth is an annualized 3 percent, well above the U.S. growth of 1.7 percent.

International Economic Update

Emerging-Market Currencies Suffer as Advanced Economies Tighten Policy

October 03, 2018

The global economy is faced with heightened economic uncertainty due to trade-related concerns and tightening monetary policy in advanced economies adversely affecting emerging economies.

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International House Price Database, Second Quarter 2018 Data

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Signals have been recently mixed for the oil and gas industry. Pipeline limitations continue to take center stage, slowing production growth. Mining employment growth decelerated over the summer.

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Austin economic growth was moderate in August. The Austin Business-Cycle Index stabilized but was below its long-term trend. Job growth rebounded after a sharp drop in July, while the unemployment rate ticked up slightly.

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Southwest Economy, Third Quarter 2018

The latest issue looks at how new technology is affecting Texas business, the rise in state property taxes, parental borrowing for college and how Texas would stack up as a country. It also includes a Spotlight and Q&A on the energy industry amid the shale boom.

Upcoming 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.

Ellen Ochoa
October 4, 2018
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November 5, 2018
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November 14, 2018

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