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Texas overcomes mid-summer doldrums as economic prospects improve
Economic expansion in Texas accelerated during September and October, pointing toward an improving regional economy after summer weakness.
November 14, 2024
Navigating in shallow waters: Monetary policy strategy in a better-balanced economy
After a voyage through rough waters, the shore is in sight: the FOMC’s Congressionally mandated goals of maximum employment and stable prices. But the ship hasn't tied up yet, and risks remain that could push the economy back out to sea or slam it into the dock too hard.
November 13, 2024
Blame higher U.S. equity prices for recent moves in U.S. external liabilities
The U.S. net foreign asset position—the value of foreign assets held by U.S. residents minus the value of U.S. assets held by foreign residents—has fallen sharply since the 2008 Global Financial Crisis.
November 12, 2024
Monetary Policy Interactions: The Policy Rate, Asset Purchases and Optimal Policy with an Interest Rate Peg
This paper studies monetary policy in a New Keynesian model with a variable credit spread and scope for central bank asset purchases to matter.
November 9, 2024
Do Human Capital Adjustments Protect Youths from Structural Change?
This paper studies the effects of exposure to structural labor demand shocks during youth and adolescence on human capital accumulation and later-life earnings.
November 9, 2024
Energy Indicators, October 2024
The U.S. rig count declined year over year in October and has been easing over the last three months. The Permian Basin had the steepest decline in oil drilling compared with other U.S. basins.
November 7, 2024
Austin Economic Indicators, November 2024
Austin experienced strong employment growth in September, accompanied by a stable unemployment rate. Wages grew, and retail sales tax collections fell.
November 7, 2024
El Paso Economic Indicators
El Paso’s economy expanded in September, with payrolls rising. Unemployment held steady.
November 5, 2024
Southern New Mexico Economic Indicators, Q3 2024
Economic activity was sluggish in Las Cruces in the third quarter. Employment was flat, and unemployment continued to rise. Hourly earnings slid further continuing a pattern since early 2023.
November 5, 2024
Houston Economic Indicators, Nov. 4, 2024
Houston’s economy continues to bounce back from a slow summer and damage from Hurricane Beryl. From June through September, payrolls in the metro expanded 2.5 percent. The unemployment rate has held steady since July.
November 4, 2024