Dallas Fed recent additions

• Identifying Global and National Output and Fiscal Policy Shocks Using a GVAR

  This paper contributes to the growing Global VAR (GVAR) literature by showing how global and national shocks can be identified within a GVAR framework.

  January 11, 2019

• Austin Economic Indicators

  The Austin economy grew at a strong pace in November. The Austin Business-Cycle Index expanded and remained above its long-term trend.

  January 10, 2019

• Houston Economic Indicators

  Houston employment and the business-cycle index continue to register healthy growth, and drilling activity has flattened at a high level.

  January 9, 2019

• In memoriam: Herb Kelleher

  We are deeply saddened by the passing of our dear friend and colleague, Herb Kelleher. Herb was the former chairman of the board of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas as well as the co-founder, former chief executive officer and executive chairman of Southwest Airlines.

  January 4, 2019

• San Antonio Economic Indicators

  Growth in the San Antonio economy was moderate in November. The San Antonio Business-Cycle Index continued to accelerate, and the unemployment rate was unchanged.

  January 4, 2019

• El Paso Economic Indicators

  El Paso payrolls fell in November, but year-to-date employment growth remains near its long-term average of 1.5 percent.

  January 3, 2019

• Oil and Gas Sector Growth Stalls amid Sharp Oil Price Decline

  Growth in energy sector activity slowed significantly in fourth quarter 2018, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.

  January 3, 2019

• Agricultural Survey, Fourth Quarter 2018

  Bankers responding to the fourth-quarter survey reported improved conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.

  January 2, 2019

• Notice on overnment shutdown

  Federal Reserve Banks do not receive federal appropriations and, thus, are not affected by the government shutdown. The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas is following normal operating hours.

  December 31, 2018

• Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators

  The Dallas–Fort Worth economy expanded at a modest pace. Employment growth was subdued in November, with DFW adding jobs at the slowest pace in seven months.

  December 31, 2018