Events
Energy and the Economy: Tail Risks, Tailwinds and Resiliency
This conference will investigate contours of tail risks in the energy sector, highlight how such events affect broader economic conditions, and what opportunities may emerge as conditions change.
November 10, 2026
Dallas Fed Energy Survey
Oil and gas activity increases despite cost pressures, longer supplier delivery times
Activity in the oil and gas sector further expanded in third quarter 2026, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
September 30, 2026
Dallas Fed Communities
Can the U.S. power industry keep pace with rapid growth in AI?
As the U.S. tech industry builds multiple giga-scale data centers across the country to support growing use of artificial intelligence (AI), demand for reliable and affordable power has surged to a rate not seen in decades. Tech hyperscalers plan to invest hundreds of billions of dollars in US infrastructure over the next two years.
September 18, 2026
Dallas Fed Banking
Oil and gas and renewable energy projects demand tailored risk management approaches
The oil and gas sector faces transition pressures and the potential for stranded assets. On the other hand, the renewable energy sector is very sensitive to legislative changes affecting tax incentives and subsidies.
September 04, 2026
Events
The Future of Electrification in the United States
The conference is scheduled to take place at the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas on Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Attendance is by invitation only.
August 29, 2026
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Global energy markets are still facing increased volatility and uncertainty in 2026 since the beginning of the conflict with Iran. Crude prices have been pushed up due to supply constraints related to the closure of the strait of Hormuz.
August 20, 2026
Southwest Economy
Momentum builds in the Texas economy; wage pressures broaden
The Texas economy strengthened in the second quarter, with job growth accelerating and business activity expanding. A pickup in temporary hiring is a positive signal for Texas’ labor market.
August 17, 2026
Economic Indicators
Permian Basin Economic Indicators
Employment in the Texas Permian Basin grew in the three months ending in June, while unemployment rates rose. The number of home sales increased, while the median price of homes sold decreased. Oil production, the number of new wells drilled and the number of active rigs all moved up.
August 07, 2026
Working Paper
What the Iran War Teaches Us about the Price Elasticity of Oil Supply
This paper draws on evidence from the 2026 Iran War to assess the validity of estimates of the short-run price elasticity of oil supply reported in the literature.
August 06, 2026
Working Paper
The Incidence of Fuel-Price Shocks and Tax Holidays: Evidence from the 2026 Oil Shock
This paper measures the distributional incidence of U.S. motor-fuel tax holidays using transaction records from ∼13,200 gasoline stations linked to neighborhood income.
August 06, 2026