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Economic surveys

 

  • Wage growth still exceeds 3 percent despite slowing in business survey measures

    Fed policymakers working to reduce inflation have closely monitored how fast wages have risen. National estimates put recent 12-month wage inflation at around 4–5 percent, though these measures can lag other indicators of labor market conditions. More timely wage data can be found from the five regional Federal Reserve Banks that run business surveys.

  • Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey

    Texas factory activity declined in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

  • Agricultural Survey

    Bankers responding to the second-quarter survey reported overall better conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.

  • Texas Economy

    Growth slows in Texas service sector

    Growth in Texas service sector activity slowed in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.

  • Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey

    Texas factory activity declined in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

  • Surveys

    Banking Conditions Survey

    Loan demand declined for the seventh period in a row, and most bankers expect a further deterioration over the next six months.

  • Surveys

    Dallas Fed Energy Survey

    Activity in the oil and gas sector was unchanged in second quarter 2023, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.

  • Texas Economy

    Texas service sector growth holds steady in May; price and wage pressures ease

    Growth in Texas service sector activity continued in May, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.

  • Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey

    Texas factory activity remained relatively flat in May, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.

  • Surveys

    Banking Conditions Survey

    Loan demand declined for the sixth period in a row amid further loan pricing increases and worsening general business activity.