Southwest Economy
Eleventh Federal Reserve District banks maintain growth, profitability heading into 2026
Eleventh District banks, benefitting from steady profits, strong credit conditions and improving bank capital levels, are well positioned to compete in a changing regulatory environment.
May 08, 2026
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Global energy markets faced increased volatility in early 2026 following the geopolitical shock of the Iran conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as attacks on related infrastructure in the region, have not only pushed crude prices up sharply but widened the spread between fuel costs and crude prices. The result has been higher prices at the pump.
May 01, 2026
Economic Surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the first-quarter survey reported slightly worsening conditions across most of the Eleventh District.
March 23, 2026
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February 25, 2026
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February 25, 2026
Regional Economy
Solar
Solar power has picked up steam in Texas and Southern New Mexico, bringing new investment to the region.
February 17, 2026
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Global oil inventories are expected to rise over the next year as supply growth continues outpacing consumption. Chinese stockpiling has provided some price support. U.S. crude production is projected to remain stable supported by continued efficiency gains.
February 12, 2026
Economic surveys
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the fourth-quarter survey reported stable conditions in the agricultural industry in most regions of the Eleventh District.
December 22, 2025
Southwest Economy
Has the opioid crisis peaked in Texas and the U.S.?
After years of mounting deaths and costs from opioid addition, recent declines in both Texas and the nation suggest the worst may have passed.
November 10, 2025
Dallas Fed Economics
Central bank swaps offer dollar crisis lifeline to non-U.S. banks
Starting in late 2007, the Federal Reserve, in partnership with a few major foreign central banks, began offering central bank dollar liquidity swap lines as an important liquidity backstop.
September 30, 2025