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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
Texas Economic Indicators, July
The Texas economy slowed in June. Employment declined, and the unemployment rate ticked down. The June Texas Business Outlook Surveys showed flat manufacturing activity and a mild contraction in the service sector.
July 24, 2025
San Antonio Economic Indicators, July
San Antonio payrolls and wages grew in June. Wage growth exceeded that of both the state and the nation, while the unemployment rate declined. Sales tax revenue grew.
July 24, 2025
Texas Employment Forecast, July 18
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates jobs will increase 1.7 percent in 2025, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.3 to 2.1 percent.
July 18, 2025
Texas firms open to AI as tariff work-around strategy
Firms are adopting AI and automation to offset rising tariff costs and shrinking margins, aiming to boost productivity and reduce labor needs amid economic challenges.
July 17, 2025
El Paso navigates new complexities in international economy
On President Lorie Logan’s second visit to El Paso as part of her 360 Listening Tour, she heard from business and community leaders about key issues for the Borderplex region, including immigration, trade and water.
July 16, 2025
Eleventh District Beige Book
Economic activity in the Eleventh District economy was up slightly over the reporting period. Nonfinancial services activity grew modestly while manufacturing production held steady. Retail sales declined notably.
July 16, 2025