A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Permian Basin Economic Indicators, Q1 2026
Employment in the Texas Permian Basin grew in the three months ending in March and unemployment rates fell slightly. Both home sales and the median price of homes sold decreased.
May 14, 2026
Mexico gains from U.S.-China trade war; inefficiencies limit benefit
A sequence of major economic and geopolitical events has reshaped the structure of global trade in the past decade. It began with U.S. imposition of tariffs on Chinese goods in 2018. The postpandemic followed with widespread disruption to global value chains—the process of manufacturing a product in stages across several countries.
May 12, 2026
Term Funding Premium—Time Is Money After All
This paper presents evidence from financial markets arguing for the explicit recognition of a different kind of premium that is associated with terming out funding without bearing interest rate risk.
May 11, 2026
Southern New Mexico Economic Indicators
Employment in Las Cruces grew moderately from March 2025 to March 2026. More recently, employment grew at a milder pace from December 2025 through March 2026, and wages declined slightly over the same time period. The unemployment rate increased over the three months ending in February. Copper prices increased to new highs in April, and potash prices declined slightly over the three months ending in March.
May 11, 2026
Look Up: Remarks at Duke University Economics Department Commencement
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan delivered these remarks at the 2026 Duke University Department of Economics commencement.
May 10, 2026
El Paso Economic Indicators, March 2026
Employment in El Paso expanded in the three months ending in March. The unemployment rate was unchanged and average hourly earnings increased, though at a slower pace than in January.
May 8, 2026
Eleventh Federal Reserve District banks maintain growth, profitability heading into 2026
Eleventh District banks, benefitting from steady profits, strong credit conditions and improving bank capital levels, are well positioned to compete in a changing regulatory environment.
May 8, 2026
Texas–Mexico Energy Trade: Local and Global Impacts
Texas has become a global energy powerhouse, with surging oil, natural gas, and petrochemical exports reshaping international trade relationships. As LNG terminals expand and cross-border energy flows accelerate, securing this vital supply chain presents new challenges. This conference examined the opportunities and vulnerabilities in Texas's rapidly evolving energy trade landscape.
May 8, 2026
Mexico’s economy contracts in first quarter
Mexico’s GDP fell an annualized 3.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to official preliminary estimates.
May 7, 2026
What drives mortgage rates and their response to monetary policy changes
Mortgage rates are an important channel for monetary policy pass-through. However, this channel is complex.
May 7, 2026