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Texas economic activity strengthens despite slowing job growth, greater price resistance
Texas employment growth slowed even as overall activity strengthened in August and September. Resistance to price increases rose.
September 28, 2023
Texas Economic Indicators, September 2023
Texas economic expansion slowed in August. Employment growth moderated, and unemployment remained flat.
September 27, 2023
Oil and gas activity sees modest growth; outlook improves, but cost increases continue
Activity in the oil and gas sector rose in third quarter 2023, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
September 27, 2023
Investing in the Batteries and Vehicles of the Future: A View Through the Stock Market
A large number of companies operating in the EV and battery supply chain have listed on a U.S. stock exchange in recent years. This paper compiles a unique data set of high-frequency stock returns for those companies and investigates the extent to which an “industry” factor specific to the EV and battery supply chain (an “EV” factor) can explain their returns.
September 26, 2023
Growth in Texas service activity moderates
Texas service sector activity expanded at a slower pace in September, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
September 26, 2023
Mexican peso strength noteworthy among emerging markets during Fed tightening
Many emerging-market currencies have depreciated modestly during the Federal Reserve’s tightening cycle that began in March 2022. The Mexican peso, however, outperformed the group during the period.
September 26, 2023
San Antonio Economic Indicators, September 2023
San Antonio payroll jobs increased in August after two months of contraction. The increase was driven by the leisure and hospitality sector and was offset by losses in the professional and business services.
September 22, 2023
El Paso Economic Indicators, August 23, 2023
El Paso’s employment declined in August. In addition, the business-cycle index edged down, the unemployment rate remained flat, and job postings continued to decline.
September 20, 2023
Texas Employment Forecast, Sept. 15
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates that jobs will increase 2.9 percent in 2023, with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.6 to 3.3 percent.
September 15, 2023
Texas Economic Indicators, August 2023
The Texas economy expanded further in July. Employment grew in most sectors and major metros.
September 14, 2023