A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
PCE Inflation Update, July 2021
The headline, or all-items, PCE price index rose an annualized 5.1 percent in July after increasing an annualized 6.6 percent in June.
August 27, 2021
El Paso Economic Indicators
The El Paso economy continued its recovery from the pandemic-induced recession in July. The business-cycle index expanded, employment levels rose and the unemployment rate fell.
August 26, 2021
Fed’s mortgage-backed securities purchases sought calm, accommodation during pandemic
We explore the Federal Reserve’s purchases of agency MBS—mortgage bonds guaranteed by Ginnie Mae, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac—and related market dynamics during the pandemic, including why mortgage rates fell to historic lows.
August 26, 2021
Texas Economic Indicators
Texas’ economic recovery continued in July as payrolls grew strongly and the unemployment rate declined.
August 25, 2021
Surging house prices expected to propel rent increases, push up inflation
The inflation rates of rent and owners’ equivalent rent (OER)—the amount of rent equivalent to the cost of ownership—have declined sharply since the COVID-19 pandemic began in February 2020. However, we expect rent inflation and OER inflation to accelerate in the years to come.
August 24, 2021
Banking Conditions Survey
Respondents in the Eleventh District financial sector were given an opportunity to comment on current issues that may be affecting their business.
August 23, 2021
Texas Weekly Employment Estimate
The Texas Weekly Employment Estimate (TWEE), drawing on high-frequency data, provides a timely indicator of job growth in the state of Texas.
August 20, 2021
Texas Employment Forecast
Texas employment grew at a 7.1 percent annualized rate in July after increasing by 4.3 percent in June. The Texas Leading Index decreased for the first time since March, primarily due to a rise in initial claims for unemployment insurance.
August 20, 2021
Global Perspectives with Sean Donohue
Former Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan discussed national and global economic issues with Sean Donohue, CEO of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport.
August 18, 2021
Surging renewable energy in Texas prompts electricity generation adequacy questions
With little investment taking place in new thermal generation, does the design of Texas’ electricity market provide enough incentive to develop capacity for future power needs?
August 17, 2021