A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Energy Indicators
In a surprise move at the beginning of the month, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) announced a voluntary reduction in production quotas of nearly 1.7 million barrels per day (mb/d).
May 17, 2023
Recent growth of professional services jobs favors select Texas counties
Professional services jobs have grown faster in Texas than in the U.S. since 2020, partly because of business relocations to the state. This expansion has been highly geographically clustered, with 10 of Texas’ 254 counties accounting for more than 92 percent of the statewide growth.
May 16, 2023
Southern New Mexico Economic Indicators
Southern New Mexico’s economy slowed on many fronts during the fourth quarter. Employment, home listings, cross-border trade and the rig count dropped. However, unemployment continued to decline.
May 15, 2023
Banking Conditions Survey
Loan demand declined for the sixth period in a row amid further loan pricing increases and worsening general business activity.
May 15, 2023
Texas economic expansion slows; business outlooks weaken
The Texas economy’s modest expansion appears to be slowing despite having some pockets of strength.
May 11, 2023
Global energy producer Midland–Odessa seeks economic stability, end to boom-and-bust
In the fifth stop on her 360° in 365 Listening Tour, Dallas Fed President Lorie K. Logan met with Midland–Odessa business and community leaders in mid-April to learn about the area’s strengths, challenges and outlook.
May 9, 2023
A Theory of Net Capital Flows over the Global Financial Cycle
This paper develops a theory to account for changes in net capital flows of safe and risky assets over the global financial cycle.
May 5, 2023
Behind the numbers: PCE inflation update, March 2023
The headline, or all-items, PCE price index rose an annualized0.9 percent in March after increasing an annualized 3.7 percent in February.
May 5, 2023
Energy transition means more than just additional electric vehicles
Dallas Fed economist David Rapson discusses the challenges of moving away from a fossil-fuel-dependent economy.
May 5, 2023
Austin Economic Indicators
In March, Austin’s economy experienced strong growth. Employment rebounded from the prior month’s decline, and the business-cycle index increased.
May 4, 2023