Texas Weekly Employment Estimate provides new, early economic insights
In this environment where economic conditions change very quickly and can reverse with the spread of the virus, tracking the Texas economy requires a timelier indicator than standard quarterly and monthly economic measures.
August 18, 2020
Insights from Dallas Fed surveys: Uneven economic recovery likely in Texas
The Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS) show that while recovery continued in some sectors in July, it faltered in others as new COVID-19 cases surged across the state.
August 11, 2020
Texas economy’s rebound stalls in July after gains in May, June
The resurgence of COVID-19 in July appears to have reversed economic gains in Texas that emerged when the virus’ frequency abated in May and June.
August 06, 2020
U.S. economic rebound uneven amid resurgent local COVID-19 outbreaks
A full recovery to pre-pandemic levels of economic activity appears unlikely until the virus is under control.
August 04, 2020
Federal and local resources help small businesses strive for new normal
In May, we released an in-depth look at the experiences of small business owners across Texas in the first month of the crisis. In the subsequent months, there have been updates to existing resources, and more initiatives have launched to support small firms across the country and state.
July 16, 2020
Entry, exit of firms amplify the business cycle
When new businesses are created, they generate new jobs. When unprofitable businesses close, employees lose their jobs. Given the connection between firm entry and exit and changes in employment, it is natural to ask how this entry and exit affects the broader business cycle.
July 14, 2020
Global Perspectives: Epidemiologists Robert Haley and Trish Perl on fighting COVID-19
Haley, Perl and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed the ongoing pandemic, how best to contain it and prospects for a vaccine.
July 09, 2020
Policymakers’ response to COVID-19 can draw on Great Recession lessons
Central banks’ experience before and during the 2007–09 Great Recession suggests that they have ample tools to support the economy.
July 07, 2020
Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2020
Small business hardships highlight relationship with lenders in COVID-19 era
The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted normal small business operations and will likely limit the ability of many enterprises to stay financially afloat.
June 23, 2020
Southwest Economy, Second Quarter 2020
COVID-19, oil price collapse dimming outlook for banks in 2020
Eleventh District banks face challenges from instability in the energy sector and economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 23, 2020