Economic Surveys
Banking Conditions Survey
Loan volume continued to grow at the same pace as the prior period. Credit standards and terms tightened, and loan pricing increased broadly.
November 09, 2026
Speeches and essays
Innovation in the relationships between central banks and central counterparties
Remarks delivered by Sam Schulhofer-Wohl at the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago Financial Markets Group Fall Conference.
November 02, 2026
Dallas Fed Economics
Contract design, higher yields make basis trade alternatives attractive
Recent plateauing in activity involving the basis trade, in which investors buy Treasuries and sell their futures, has generated policymaker attention and questions about factors driving the shift. Among questions is the extent to which a deleveraging of Treasury holdings may be affecting demand for short-term funding.
October 16, 2026
Dallas Fed Banking
Reserve-based lenders must adapt risk framework as energy producers package best collateral in asset-backed securities
Banks need to develop an understanding of how this relatively new financing structure affects their competitive positioning and portfolio risk management.
October 15, 2026
Southwest Economy
Can AI navigate qualms about data centers, long-term debt?
Srini Ramaswamy, a senior financial economist on the Dallas Fed’s financial sector and policy analysis team, discusses how the data center bond market operates and the prospects for borrowers and consumers.
October 07, 2026
Eleventh District Banking Trends
Eleventh District Banking Trends
This quarterly report tracks the financial performance of Eleventh District banks in comparison with national averages, looking at profitability, loans, deposits and other key metrics.
October 05, 2026
Economic Surveys
Banking Conditions Survey
Loan volume and demand continued to grow but at a decelerated pace in September, a reversal of the six-month trend of accelerating growth.
September 28, 2026
Dallas Fed Banking
Securing digital financial assets from AI-driven fraud, a shared mission
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-assisted fraud intersects three connected participants: consumers who need to protect digital access to their financial assets and virtual lives, banks with an obligation to authenticate customers and safeguard accounts, and federal banking agencies that promote a safe, sound and resilient financial system.
September 04, 2026
Dallas Fed Banking
Consumer compliance remains a multipronged effort
As banks embrace a financial landscape evolving with technological advancements, regulatory changes and shifting consumer expectations, they need strong consumer compliance programs to mitigate regulatory and legal risk while maintaining consumers’ trust.
September 04, 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