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Eleventh District Beige Book, Sept. 4, 2024
The Eleventh District economy expanded modestly over the reporting period. Activity grew in the nonfinancial services and energy sectors. Manufacturing output was flat, while retail sales and home sales declined.
September 4, 2024
Impact of inflation shocks on foreign exchange rates reflects central bank stature
The purchasing power parity theory of exchange rates is easily understood: A basket of goods should have the same price in different markets when that price is expressed in a common currency. However, the relationship between market-determined exchange rates and inflation shocks is not always straightforward. In the short run, central bank transparency can become an important determinant.
September 3, 2024
Southern New Mexico Economic Indicators, Q2 2024
Employment in Las Cruces grew above trend in the second quarter; however, unemployment ticked up in June and was higher than the state and nation. Growth in median home prices and apartment rents has subsided, but prices remain high.
August 30, 2024
Houston Economic Indicators, August 29, 2024
Houston’s labor market slowed in July, but the unemployment rate held steady. Weekly hours worked fell following Hurricane Beryl, but hourly wages held steady.
August 29, 2024
How the Rio Grande Valley rallies for growth
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan's 360° Listening Tour is taking her to communities all around the Eleventh Federal Reserve District. The tour is helping deepen her understanding of the region’s people and economy by adding color and perspective that go beyond official statistics.
August 29, 2024
DFW Economic Indicators, August 2024
The Dallas−Fort Worth economy continued to slow in July as employment fell, though average hourly earnings remain strong. As employment growth cools, so does the Dallas consumer price index.
August 29, 2024
Modest growth in Texas service sector activity continues
Texas service sector activity expanded at about the same pace in August as the prior month, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey. The revenue index, a key measure of state service sector conditions, was little changed at 8.7.
August 27, 2024
Rents, home values depressed in air pollution hotspots
Wildfire smoke pollution may significantly affect housing market activity in locations hundreds or even thousands of miles away from the fires.
August 27, 2024
El Paso Economic Indicators, August 26 2024
El Paso job growth picked up in July, and the unemployment rate fell. Housing permits ticked up, and trade volumes grew slightly.
August 26, 2024
Texas manufacturing sector continues to experience some weakness
Texas factory activity exhibited little growth in August, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
August 26, 2024