Dallas Fed Economics
Workshop reviews risks to the economy, financial system from third parties
A research workshop hosted by the Federal Reserve banks of Boston, Chicago and Dallas focused on trade-offs between increased efficiency and specialized expertise and the potential introduction of vulnerabilities that companies face when dealing with third-party service providers.
February 05, 2026
Dallas Fed Economics
Real-time house price model shows U.S. housing market firming
House prices matter to more than just individual homebuyers and sellers. They are closely tied to consumer spending, business investment and the broader path of the economy.
January 15, 2026
Dallas Fed Economics
Global Institute presentation: Steve Kamin on the dollar’s status
During a presentation and discussion hosted by the Global Institute last month, Steve Kamin discussed how tariffs, volatility and evolving payment technologies are challenging—but not yet dislodging—the dollar’s position as a reserve currency at the center of the global financial system.
December 31, 2025
Economic Surveys
Banking Conditions Survey
Loan volume and demand increased in December after decreasing in the previous month. Loan volume was driven up by commercial real estate loans.
December 30, 2025
Dallas Fed Economics
A simple measure of monetary policy transmission
The Federal Open Market Committee adjusts the stance of monetary policy primarily by changing its target range for the federal funds rate. A new measure examines rate transmission efficacy across interest rates in a variety of money markets.
December 16, 2025
Economic Surveys
Banking Conditions Survey
Loan volume and demand fell in November after several months of growth. Volume declines were led by consumer and commercial and industrial lending.
November 10, 2025
Working Papers
Optimal Foreign Reserve Intervention and Financial Development
This paper documents evidence of a U-shaped relationship between financial development and the adjustments of foreign exchange reserve holdings in response to a U.S. interest rate increase.
November 03, 2025
Speeches and essays
Ample liquidity for a safe and efficient banking system
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan discusses the stance of monetary policy and how the Fed's balance sheet fosters a safe and efficient liquidity environment for the U.S. banking system.
October 31, 2025
Speeches and essays
Welcome remarks for 'The Evolving Landscape of Bank Funding'
Dallas Fed President Logan delivered these remarks at the the second annual bank funding conference, hosted by the Federal Reserve banks of Dallas, Atlanta and Cleveland.
October 30, 2025
Dallas Fed Banking
Innovation promises efficiencies in remittances, if regulation can keep up
As payments technologies evolve faster than the rules governing them, understanding both the mechanics and policy trade-offs of cross-border transfers is increasingly important.
October 15, 2025