A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy continued to expand at a solid pace in May. The state posted strong job gains, and unemployment remained low. The headline indexes of the Dallas Fed's Texas Business Outlook Surveys indicated accelerating growth.
June 18, 2018
Texas Employment Forecast
Incorporating May annualized employment growth of 3.2 percent and new leading index data, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 3.3 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.4 to 4.2 percent.
June 15, 2018
Austin Economic Indicators
Austin economic activity held steady in April. The Austin Business-Cycle Index continued to grow well above trend. Although job growth softened in April, the unemployment rate remained low. Wages continued to rise, aiding home affordability.
June 8, 2018
Gains from Trade: Does Sectoral Heterogeneity Matter?
This paper assesses the quantitative importance of including sectoral heterogeneity in computing the gains from trade.
June 6, 2018
PCE Inflation Update, April 2018
The headline, or all-items, PCE price index rose 2.7 percent at an annualized rate in April, following a negligible increase a month earlier.
May 31, 2018
Houston Economic Indicators
Overall, the outlook for Houston remains positive. Recent job growth has been very strong and broad based, and the region is likely to receive a tailwind from continued strength in the U.S. and Texas economies.
May 29, 2018
San Antonio Economic Indicators
Growth in the San Antonio economy picked up in April. The San Antonio Business-Cycle Index accelerated to just slightly below its long-term pace as jobs increased and the unemployment rate fell.
May 25, 2018
El Paso Economic Indicators
Although employment contracted in April, the El Paso economy continues to expand. Trade through the El Paso Port of Entry inched down, while maquiladora employment remained steady.
May 24, 2018
Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators
Dallas–Fort Worth economic activity accelerated in April, with the Dallas and Fort Worth business-cycle indexes posting above-trend growth and payroll employment climbing in both metros.
May 22, 2018
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy continued to post strong growth in April, with total nonfarm employment increasing from the previous month. Activity in the energy sector expanded further, with both the rig count and oil prices increasing.
May 21, 2018