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Taiwan firms key to nearshoring and reshoring to support AI boom
While China’s trade and investment with Mexico have attracted significant attention, Taiwan firms’ investment in both Mexico and Texas is arguably more significant for the evolution of U.S.–Mexico production networks.
March 6, 2026
Weekly Economic Index
The WEI is currently 2.48 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended Feb. 28 and 2.61 percent for Feb. 21.
March 5, 2026
Data center boom expected to raise electricity component of PCE inflation
Even a modest data center boom could put upward pressure on retail electricity prices, impacting PCE inflation.
March 5, 2026
Eleventh District Beige Book
Economic activity in the Eleventh District expanded moderately over the reporting period. Activity vigorously rebounded in manufacturing while also picking up in the service sector.
March 4, 2026
Austin’s tech sector transforms the state capital into an innovation hub
In a recent visit to Austin, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan met with business, education and finance leaders focused on positioning the city’s technology sector for the future.
March 4, 2026
U.S. battery industry cuts losses, shifts to new ventures amid EV bust
With demand for electric vehicles failing to meet ambitious projections, automakers, battery companies and utilities are reassessing how best to deploy battery power.
March 3, 2026
Social Network and Sentiment Contagion: Evidence from the Bitcoin Market
This paper introduces a novel measure of contagion intensity that significantly forecasts Bitcoin volatility, trading volume and market crashes.
March 2, 2026
Current Banking Risks, fourth quarter 2025
Commercial real estate, interest rates and cybersecurity are current risks for banks in the Eleventh District, per fourth quarter 2025 data.
March 2, 2026
DFW Economic Indicators, December 2025
The Dallas–Fort Worth economy rebounded in recent months. Employment increased in December while unemployment declined. Hourly earnings declined but remained higher than the state and nation as well as year-ago levels.
March 2, 2026
Construction firms navigate cost, demand challenges in postpandemic era
Ken Simonson, chief economist for the Associated General Contractors of America, discusses the state of commercial construction in Texas and the U.S., including ongoing office and data center activity.
February 27, 2026