Insights from Dallas Fed Surveys: Uneven Economic Recovery Likely in Texas

August 11, 2020

The Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS) show that while recovery continued in some sectors in July, it faltered in others as new COVID-19 cases surged across the state.

Research Events

Global Perspectives with Marvin E. Odum and Robert S. Kaplan

August 10, 2020

On August 12, Krys Boyd, host and managing editor of KERA's Think program, will moderate a conversation about economic and community issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic featuring Marvin E. Odum, the City of Houston's COVID-19 Relief and Recovery Czar and former Chairman and President of Shell Oil Company, and Robert S. Kaplan, president and CEO of the Dallas Fed.

Texas Economy’s Rebound Stalls in July after Gains in May, June

August 06, 2020

The resurgence of COVID-19 in July appears to have reversed economic gains in Texas that emerged when the virus’ frequency abated in May and June.

U.S. Economic Rebound Uneven amid Resurgent Local COVID-19 Outbreaks

August 04, 2020

A full recovery to pre-pandemic levels of economic activity appears unlikely until the virus is under control.

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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.

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Weekly Economic Index

The WEI is currently -6.37 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended August 08 and -5.60 percent for August 01.

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Real-Time Population Survey (RPS)

The employment rate for working-age adults (18–64) was 64.9 percent in the RPS for the week of July 26–Aug. 1, an increase relative to the estimate of 61.7 percent for the week of July 12–18.

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RAISE Texas Virtual Action Summit: The Roadmap to Financial Resiliency
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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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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.

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Global Perspectives

This speaker series connects global thought leaders and community members for conversation around economic issues.

Marvin E. Odum and Robert S. Kaplan
A special edition of Global Perspectives presented in partnership with Dallas PBS affiliate KERA
August 12, Live broadcast

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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.

Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2020

This issue looks at small business hardships with lenders and challenges banks face from the oil price collapse during the COVID-19 pandemic. It also includes a Spotlight on the spike in black unemployment rates, a Q&A with Janie Barrera, president and CEO of LiftFund, and an infographic on how COVID-19 has tanked U.S. fuel consumption and prices.

Professional Development: Virtual Educator Summer Series

In this series of videos, educators will learn from Dallas Fed economists about the effects of COVID-19 on the global, national and Texas economy and the monetary and fiscal policies used during the pandemic.

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International House Price Database

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