A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Weekly Economic Index
The WEI is currently 2.13 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended Jan. 3 and 2.49 percent for Dec. 27.
January 8, 2026
Higher interest rates transform housing market, Texas real estate workforce
A pandemic-era period of relatively low interest rates and rising house prices drew a record number of new real estate agents to the field. Home prices have since remained high, but elevated interest rates and slowing sales have made the industry less attractive.
January 7, 2026
Young workers’ employment drops in occupations with high AI exposure
In recent years, unemployment has gradually ticked up, and job searchers report increased difficulty finding new work. Is this related to AI?
January 6, 2026
Global Institute presentation: Steve Kamin on the dollar’s status
During a presentation and discussion hosted by the Global Institute last month, Steve Kamin discussed how tariffs, volatility and evolving payment technologies are challenging—but not yet dislodging—the dollar’s position as a reserve currency at the center of the global financial system.
December 31, 2025
Bankers report rebound in loan volume and demand
Loan volume and demand increased in December after decreasing in the previous month. Loan volume was driven up by commercial real estate loans.
December 30, 2025
Texas service sector activity holds steady
Texas service sector activity was unchanged in December, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
December 30, 2025
China manufacturing overcapacity boosts output, stagnation fears
Nearly 30 percent of China's industrial firms operate at a loss, up from 20 percent before the pandemic. The question arises: How can this be sustained?
December 30, 2025
Texas manufacturing activity dips
Texas factory activity contracted slightly in December after rising notably in November, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
December 29, 2025
Texas Business Outlook Surveys - Special Questions
The Dallas Fed asked a series of special questions in the Texas Business Outlook Surveys on wages, prices, outlook concerns and artificial intelligence.
December 29, 2025
Houston Economic Indicators, September 2025
Houston’s labor market grew modestly during the three months ending in September. The Houston Purchasing Managers Index and the Houston Leading Index were flat in November, and indexes of manufacturing input prices showed a deceleration in growth.
December 24, 2025