Dallas Fed recent additions
A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Spotlight: Lower U.S. Crude Oil Production Decreases Output, Raises Price of Natural Gas
Natural gas futures plummeted to a historic low in June 2020 only to rebound by late October, mainly due to a decline in natural gas production from oil wells.
December 21, 2020
Go Figure: Loan Delinquencies Start to Climb After Falling with Stimulus and Relief
COVID-19 stimulus and loan relief helped Texas borrowers avoid falling behind on loan payments in 2020's second quarter.
December 21, 2020
Texas Employment Forecast
Texas employment grew 4.0 percent annualized in November after increasing a slightly revised 10.9 percent in October. While jobs have increased since May, they are still down sharply from December 2019.
December 18, 2020
Real-Time Population Survey (RPS)
The employment rate for working-age adults (18–64) was 68.6 percent in the RPS for the week of Dec. 6–12, a decrease relative to the estimate of 69.9 percent for the week of Nov. 8–14.
December 18, 2020
Energy Indicators
U.S. oil and gas employment ticked up in November—the first improvement since February. Benchmark natural gas prices were up in November, as were U.S. gas exports.
December 11, 2020
Retirement Reality Check
While longer-term concerns may be taking a backseat to short-term ones during the crisis, the pandemic underscores how important it is for individuals to invest in their own financial security.
December 11, 2020
Houston Economic Indicators
Local employment data show further improvement in October, though Houston continued to lag the rest of Texas due to weakness in the energy sector.
December 9, 2020
Austin Economic Indicators
The Austin economy continued to recover in October. The Austin Business-Cycle Index accelerated as recent job growth was positive in most industries, and the unemployment rate declined.
December 7, 2020
El Paso Economic Indicators
El Paso’s economic recovery resumed in October after faltering in September. The El Paso Business-Cycle Index picked up thanks to monthly payroll gains, largely within the professional and business services sector.
December 4, 2020
Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators
Dallas–Fort Worth’s recovery from the economic effects of COVID-19 progressed further in October. Payrolls expanded broadly, unemployment dipped and the Dallas and Fort Worth business-cycle indexes rose.
December 4, 2020