A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
El Paso Economic Indicators
Economic activity in El Paso remains solid. Maquiladoras in Ciudad Juárez continue to add jobs, and trade through the port remains steady. Home sales in El Paso remain robust, near all-time highs.
December 27, 2017
Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators
The Dallas–Fort Worth economy expanded at a rapid clip in November. The Dallas and Fort Worth business-cycle indexes continued to post above-trend gains, as job growth was strong.
December 27, 2017
PCE Inflation Update, November 2017
The headline, or all-items, PCE price index rose at a 2.8 percent annualized rate in November following a 1.8 percent increase in October.
December 22, 2017
Permian Basin Economic Indicators
Employment in the Permian Basin inched up in October while the unemployment rate fell. In November, Permian Basin production continued to expand while the rig count remained relatively stable.
December 21, 2017
Why Haven’t Regional Wages Converged?
Regional wage convergence has long been predicted across the United States as barriers to factor mobility have fallen, yet there is little evidence (apart from a brief period in the 1970s and 1980s) that convergence has actually occurred. Why not?
December 21, 2017
Austin Economic Indicators
The Austin economy expanded at a robust pace in October. The Austin Business-Cycle Index continued to grow above its long-term rate, as jobs remained strong and the unemployment rate reached its lowest level since the late 1990s.
December 8, 2017
The CRA at 40: Law Remains a Cornerstone of Community Development
The second issue of the Community Outlook Series, which uses survey data and qualitative interviews to assess the successes and challenges of low-and moderate-income Texans.
December 7, 2017
Industry Effects of Oil Price Shocks: Re-examination
Sectoral responses to oil price shocks help determine how these shocks are transmitted through the economy.
December 5, 2017
PCE Inflation Update, October 2017
The headline, or all-items, PCE price index rose at a 1.7 percent annualized rate in October, following a 4.9 percent increase in September.
November 30, 2017
Houston Economic Indicators
Recovery from Hurricane Harvey was evident in October data. Employment bounced back, job ads improved, and leading indexes were neutral to positive for job growth ahead.
November 30, 2017