A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Is Houston’s decades-long growth spurt winding down?
Bill King, a fellow at Rice University’s Baker Institute who follows demographic trends, believes Houston’s sustained, rapid growth may be over. He discusses how the metro area may want to consider a future where new residents no longer strain public services.
July 31, 2026
Dallas Economic Indicators, July 2026
The Dallas economy rebounded in recent months. Employment increased in June while unemployment was unchanged. Hourly earnings declined but remained higher than the state and year-ago levels.
July 29, 2026
How Houston finds workers in an AI boom
In her third visit to Houston as part of her Listening in 360 visits, President Logan arrived at a time when policymakers are also puzzling over complex issues, including the effects of geopolitical tensions abroad and an AI boom at home on energy markets and the economy.
July 29, 2026
Solid growth in Texas service sector activity continues
Texas service sector activity expanded at about the same pace in July as the prior month, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
July 28, 2026
Growth continues in Texas manufacturing sector as outlooks improve
Texas manufacturing output growth accelerated in July, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
July 27, 2026
Half of Texas businesses surveyed trying to hire
The Dallas Fed asked a series of special questions in the Texas Business Outlook Surveys on labor market conditions.
July 27, 2026
San Antonio Economic Indicators, June 2026
San Antonio payrolls declined, while the unemployment rate rose in June. Wages registered an annual increase. In the housing market, existing home sales and median home prices increased, while the months of home inventory declined.
July 24, 2026
Texas Employment Forecast, July 17
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates jobs will increase 2.0 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.5 to 2.5 percent.
July 17, 2026
A conversation with Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan shares insights about her leadership role at the Federal Reserve, her experiences as a voting member of the Federal Open Market Committee and her perspectives on the evolving economic landscape.
July 16, 2026
Rig count no longer a reliable bellwether for risk in oil and gas services lending
For decades, commercial lenders relied on a simple rule when evaluating credit risk in oil and gas support services: follow the U.S. rig count. But a portfolio classification of oil and gas support services now encompasses businesses with radically different risk profiles.
July 16, 2026