Texas exports reach new record despite strong dollar
Texas remains the nation’s top exporter, setting records each month despite the recent appreciation of the dollar. A strong dollar can be bad for business because it makes U.S. goods more expensive overseas.
October 03, 2022
Office markets slowly emerge from pandemic slump
The pandemic seismically shifted work from the office to home, particularly during its initial lockdown phases. Even when these limits and capacity restrictions eased and economic activity rebounded, office space demand remained soft and vacancy rates climbed.
October 03, 2022
Dallas Fed Economics
Mounting signs point to a Texas economic slowdown
The most recent jobs report showed state employment was flat in August. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1 percent (from 4.0 percent in July), and labor force and wage growth also eased.
September 29, 2022
Texas Service Sector Growth Weakens Further in September
Activity in the Texas service sector increased at a slower pace in September, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
September 27, 2022
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy slowed in August. Employment was flat, and unemployment ticked up. Growth in the Texas Business-Cycle Index softened but remained above the 2000–21 average.
September 21, 2022
Real Wages per Worker for Texas and Texas Metros
Real wages per worker for Texas and Texas metros are published quarterly. To produce these series, wage and employment data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages are seasonally and inflation-adjusted by the Dallas Fed.
September 03, 2022
Total Real Wages for Texas Metros
Total real wages for Texas metros are published quarterly. To produce these series, wage data from the Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages are seasonally and inflation-adjusted by the Dallas Fed.
September 03, 2022
Texas Service Sector Growth Weakens in August
Activity in the Texas service sector increased at a slower pace in August, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
August 30, 2022
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy continued to expand in July, with broad based growth in payrolls. Job openings remained elevated, and the unemployment rate ticked down.
August 24, 2022
Dallas Fed Economics
Signs of slowdown growing in Texas; price pressures ease
The Texas economy continued expanding in June and July, though at a decelerating pace compared with earlier this year.
August 04, 2022