A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
How do reciprocal deposit networks interact with deposit insurance?
Reciprocal deposit networks are designed to increase the total amount eligible for FDIC deposit insurance. In recent years, growth of the networks has accelerated, prompting a re-evaluation of the existing deposit insurance framework and raising at least three questions.
August 5, 2025
The Fatal Consequences of Brain Drain
This paper examines the welfare consequences of reallocating high-skilled labor across national borders.
August 4, 2025
DFW Economic Indicators, August 2025
The Dallas–Fort Worth economy slowed in June. Employment declined, and unemployment edged down. Hourly earnings rose and are higher than hourly earnings for both the state and nation.
August 4, 2025
El Paso Economic Indicators, August 2025
Employment growth in El Paso slowed over the past three months. The unemployment rate declined in June. Existing-home sales ticked down, while months of inventory increased further. Trade volumes continued to trend upward.
August 4, 2025
The Micro and Macro Dynamics of Capital Flows
This paper studies empirically and theoretically the effects of international financial flows on resource allocation.
August 1, 2025
Current Banking Risks, Second Quarter 2025
Commercial real estate, interest rates and cybersecurity are current risks for banks in the Eleventh District, per second quarter 2025 data.
August 1, 2025
Houston Economic Indicators, July 2025
Houston payrolls were nearly flat over the three months ending in June 2025. However, the unemployment rate fell from 4.4 percent in May to 4.1 percent in June.
July 31, 2025
Growth resumes in Texas service sector activity
Texas service sector activity expanded in July after contracting for two consecutive months, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
July 29, 2025
Growth resumes in the Texas manufacturing sector
Texas factory activity picked up notably in July, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
July 28, 2025
Texas executives say immigration changes affect ability to hire
The Dallas Fed asked a series of special questions in the Texas Business Outlook Surveys on labor market conditions. Executives report changes to immigration policy have impacted some firms’ ability to hire and retain foreign-born workers.
July 28, 2025