More Workers Find Their Wages Falling Even Further Behind Inflation

October 04, 2022

While the past 25 years have witnessed episodes that show either a greater incidence or larger magnitude of real wage declines, the current time period is unparalleled in terms of the challenge employed workers face.

Southwest Economy, Third Quarter 2022

Maquiladoras, Mexico’s Engine of Trade, Driven to Navigate Evolving Demand

October 03, 2022

Mexico’s maquiladoras, an important generator of manufacturing and employment activity along the U.S.–Mexico border, confront a changing landscape. Evolving global trade patterns, reflecting stressed supply chains and increasing electric vehicle production, will test maquiladora agility and growth prospects.

Southwest Economy, Third Quarter 2022

Supply Chains Slowly Mend as Texas Firms View Normalization in 2023

October 03, 2022

Since the COVID-19 pandemic began in early 2020, disrupted global supply chains have strained Texas businesses trying to meet strong demand.

Surveys

Banking Conditions Survey

October 03, 2022

Loan demand declined for the first time in nearly two years, and overall loan volumes decreased over the past six weeks.