A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy expanded modestly in July. Employment growth was sluggish, and initial unemployment insurance claims ticked up in early August. The July Texas Business Outlook Surveys showed continued modest pace of expansion in wages and benefits.
August 26, 2025
Growth in Texas service sector activity continues
Texas service sector activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in August, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
August 26, 2025
Renewable energy jobs surge, though data differ on where and by how much
Better understanding of the workforce implications of rising electricity demand, particularly at the state and local levels, is critical to planning and anticipating its economic and policy impacts.
August 26, 2025
San Antonio maintains business-friendly posture despite uncertainty
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan's second visit to San Antonio on her 360 Listening Tour centered on how Bexar County business and community leaders are handling uncertainty driven by tariffs, immigration and artificial intelligence (AI).
August 25, 2025
Opening remarks for panel titled ‘Post-Pandemic Challenges for Monetary Policy Implementation’
At the Banco de México’s conference on the future of central banking, President Lorie Logan discussed how central banks can return their assets and liabilities to normal after expanding their balance sheets in response to the pandemic.
August 25, 2025
Community banks key to health, resilience of Eleventh District economy
There are fewer community banks in the Eleventh Federal Reserve District than a decade ago. But those that remain are larger due to ongoing consolidation, and in terms of assets, they represent the largest share of the banking industry within the district.
August 25, 2025
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Texas factory activity continued to expand in August, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
August 25, 2025
Special Questions
The Dallas Fed asked a series of special questions in the Texas Business Outlook Surveys on demand expectations, pricing power and the impact of tariffs.
August 25, 2025
Middle East geopolitical risk modestly affects inflation and inflation expectations
In Depth: While hostilities between Iran and Israel ended quickly in June 2025 without a major oil supply disruption, it is worthwhile to explore the impact on inflation and inflation expectations if this geopolitical event had turned out differently.
August 21, 2025
With few firms advising life insurers, is financial stability at risk?
Despite asset managers playing an increasingly pivotal role in investment decisions—leading to more similar portfolios—analysis of life insurance firms and their advisers reveals a relatively small threat to financial stability.
August 19, 2025