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Dallas–Fort Worth Economic Indicators

Dallas–Fort Worth Economic Indicators was published 2016-2026. Beginning in July 2026, Dallas Economic Indicators and Fort Worth Economic Indicators will publish separately, with the first Dallas release coming in late July.
  • DFW Economic Indicators, February 2025

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy expanded in February. Employment grew at a solid pace, and unemployment remained steady.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, Jan. 2025

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy slowed in November. Employment fell slightly, and unemployment held steady. Prices rose at a slower pace.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, Jan. 2025

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy slowed in November. Employment fell slightly, and unemployment held steady. Prices rose at a slower pace.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, November 2024

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy softened in October. Employment was flat. Hourly earnings and retail sales tax collections fell. Existing-home sales picked up, and months of supply also ticked upward.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, October 2024

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy expanded in September, with employment closing out the third quarter with strong, broad-based growth. Core and headline inflation have cooled since August.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, September 2024

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy expanded in August, with employment bouncing back from the declines seen the prior two months. Average hourly earnings held steady but were above year-ago levels.

  • DFW Economic Indicators, August 2024

    The Dallas−Fort Worth economy continued to slow in July as employment fell, though average hourly earnings remain strong. As employment growth cools, so does the Dallas consumer price index.

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators, July 2024

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy slowed in June as employment fell and unemployment rose. Despite the slowing, second-quarter job gains outpaced the first quarter.

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators, June 2024

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy expanded in May. Employment growth remained strong but moderated from April’s brisk pace.

  • Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators, June 2024

    The Dallas–Fort Worth economy strengthened in April. Payroll employment accelerated, and unemployment remained stable. Retail sales tax collections dipped. Apartment demand increased, but rents remained flat, and multifamily construction permits rose strongly.