DFW Economic Indicators, January 2017

The Dallas–Fort Worth economy expanded in December. While job growth was lackluster and unemployment rose during the month, DFW employment grew a vigorous 2.7 percent in 2016—more than a percentage point faster than the state at 1.6 percent and the nation at 1.5 percent. Dallas and Fort Worth business-cycle indexes decelerated in December, though growth remained positive. The DFW office and industrial markets ended the year on a strong note.