Southwest Economy
Oil prices are up; whither the Texas boom?
Texas tends to report higher employment and output when oil prices sharply increase. But uncertainty regarding the duration of elevated prices could mute such impacts from the price shock following the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
June 05, 2026
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy expanded in April. Overall, employment grew and the unemployment rate held steady.
June 05, 2026
Economic Surveys
Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey
Texas service sector activity expanded at about the same pace in May as the prior month, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
May 27, 2026
Economic Surveys
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Texas manufacturing output growth decelerated in May, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
May 26, 2026
Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates jobs will increase 1.8 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.2 to 2.4 percent.
May 22, 2026
Southwest Economy
Texas economy shows resilience amid geopolitical uncertainty
The Texas labor market showed signs of increasing momentum in early 2026, with employment growing 1.7 percent during the first quarter after a sluggish 2025.
May 22, 2026
Southwest Economy
Trader remains bullish on cattle despite economic, contagion threats
Leslie Callahan, a co-founder and principal of cattle trading firm Crossroads Cattle, discusses the reasons behind record-high beef prices and challenges facing the industry.
May 20, 2026
Southwest Economy
Ranchers herd it all as fewer cattle pressure beef prices; screwworm lurks
Texas cattle ranchers typically benefit from an increase in beef prices, but more recently, the reemergence of the flesh-eating New World screwworm parasite threatens the beef industry.
May 20, 2026
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
Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates jobs will increase 1.8 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.2 to 2.4 percent.
May 01, 2026