Dallas Fed Economics
New office buildings rise on Texas skyline despite difficult market
Despite persistent remote work arrangements and high vacancies in existing office buildings, construction cranes erecting new office space continue to dot Texas skylines.
September 05, 2023
Growth in service activity continues as price and wage pressures pick up in August
Texas service sector activity expanded at a slightly faster pace in August, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
August 29, 2023
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas natives likeliest to ‘stick’ around, pointing to state’s economic health
Based on a calculation measuring the share of people born in each state who still live there, Texas is the nation’s “stickiest” state. The natives aren’t leaving.
August 29, 2023
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Texas factory activity contracted again in August, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
August 28, 2023
Digital access
Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico laying groundwork for greater internet connectivity
While the digital divide is wide in poor and more isolated areas of Texas, Louisiana and New Mexico, concerted efforts are taking shape across the region to close it.
August 23, 2023
Texas Employment Forecast
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates that jobs will increase 3.0 percent in 2023, with an 80 percent confidence band of 2.6 to 3.4 percent.
August 18, 2023
Laredo
Trade boom tests Laredo’s border
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan's 360° Listening Tour is taking her to communities all around the Eleventh Federal Reserve District to deepen her understanding of the region’s people and economy.
August 10, 2023
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas shows signs of slowing; price pressures ease despite buoyant services
Texas job growth slowed in June, though it still exceeded the U.S. rate. Meanwhile, the state economy continued to expand despite the downshift in employment and weakness in manufacturing.
August 03, 2023
Texas service sector activity accelerates
Growth in Texas service sector activity expanded at a faster pace in July, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
August 01, 2023
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy expanded further in June, albeit at a slower pace. Employment grew in most sectors and across all major metros.
July 31, 2023