Private forecasters’ COVID-19 global growth outlook takes shape
Private forecasters have anticipated since April 2 that the economy would contract for two consecutive quarters, marking a global recession unlike any seen in peacetime.
May 05, 2020
Global Perspectives: Tom Hoenig on the costs of COVID-19, modern monetary theory and Fed leadership
Hoenig and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed Hoenig’s views on the costs of the current crisis, potential solutions and the elements of effective leadership at the Fed.
April 28, 2020
Connecting communities during COVID-19: a quick guide to broadband solutions for local governments
Directives for social distancing and stay-at-home orders have made access to broadband an urgent necessity for families as they struggle to stay connected with schooling, jobs, health care, government assistance and more.
April 20, 2020
Monetary policy in time of pandemic
Some monetary policy strategies have greater potential than others to mitigate pandemic-related financial strains.
April 16, 2020
Emerging-market eeconomies face COVID-19 and a 'sudden stop' in capital flows
A rise in global risk at a time of investor risk aversion led to a rapid flight from emerging-market assets.
April 14, 2020
Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2020
COVID-19 hits manufacturers
Softening oil prices and price expectations, negative stock market returns and tightening credit conditions are putting downward pressure on energy industry activity and employment.
April 06, 2020
Dallas Fed Energy Survey results point to bleak outlook for oil industry
The price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil has plunged more than 50 percent since the start of the year as the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has taken hold and OPEC has failed to agree on global supply cuts.
March 26, 2020