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Texas Economic Indicators, July 2024
In June, employment contracted slightly in Texas, while hourly earnings rose in the state and in most major metros. The unemployment rate was unchanged in Texas but ticked up for the nation.
July 26, 2024
El Paso Economic Indicators, July 25, 2024
El Paso job growth slowed in June, while the unemployment rate increased. In addition, both U.S. industrial production and auto production grew, while auto sales decreased.
July 25, 2024
San Antonio Economic Indicators, July 2024
San Antonio payroll jobs, wages and retail sales tax revenue all increased in June. At the same time, the unemployment rate also rose due to a significant increase in the size of the labor force.
July 25, 2024
Opening remarks for Advance Together: Celebrating the achievements of Texas community partnerships
President Lorie K. Logan emphasizes the importance of community development as a key function of the Federal Reserve and highlights the cross-sector collaborations that have advanced education and workforce development.
July 24, 2024
Texas Employment Forecast, July 22
The Texas Employment Forecast estimates jobs will increase 1.9 percent in 2024, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.4 to 2.4 percent.
July 22, 2024
Moving up, falling back or staying still: How income mobility in Texas differs by race, ethnicity
This article analyzes how different demographic groups can climb the income ladder and move into higher-income groups.
July 19, 2024
A level playing field for deposit insurance
In remarks at the conference “Exploring Conventional Bank Funding Regimes in an Unconventional World, ” President Lorie K. Logan offers her views on how bank funding models and public policies can support a strong, vibrant and diverse banking system.
July 18, 2024
Energy Indicators, July 17, 2024
Natural gas exports are recovering and poised to rise further. Real power prices are rising—achieving new highs—while the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) eyes the potential for August power outages.
July 17, 2024
Eleventh District Beige Book, July 17, 2024
The Eleventh District economy expanded slightly over the reporting period. Activity grew in the nonfinancial services, finance, and energy sectors. Manufacturing output was flat, while retail sales and home sales declined.
July 17, 2024
Unequal Climate Policy in an Unequal World
This paper characterizes optimal climate policy in an economy with heterogeneous households and non-homothetic preferences. The authors focus on constrained efficiency, where the planner is restricted from transferring resources across households.
July 16, 2024