Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Russia increasingly restricting natural gas supplies to Europe over the past year has pushed natural gas prices to stratospheric levels in Europe. The hunt for substitutes amid widespread heat waves is pulling many other energy prices up with it.
August 02, 2022
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy continued to expand in June. Employment strengthened in all major sectors, led by growth in the information sector.
July 26, 2022
Texas Service Sector Growth Holds Steady in July
Activity in the Texas service sector increased moderately in July, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
July 26, 2022
Texas home prices rose at record pace in 2021
The buyer frenzy in Texas housing markets began in summer 2020, just months after COVID-19 shut down the economy in March and April.
July 01, 2022
Looking back: Harris County five years after Hurricane Harvey hit
We look back five years, when then-Harris County Judge Ed Emmett went “On the Record” in Southwest Economy to discuss the response to Hurricane Harvey.
July 01, 2022
Federal dollars could drive electric vehicle charging across Texas
Consumers who are reluctant to switch to electric vehicles cite inadequate charging facilities. The federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act seeks to address such concerns, providing funding to expand charging infrastructure along interstates and in rural areas.
July 01, 2022
Texas Service Sector Growth Strengthens in June
Activity in the Texas service sector picked up modestly in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
June 28, 2022
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy remained strong in May. Payroll employment increased statewide and in most Texas major metros.
June 23, 2022
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy retains strength despite weakening outlooks
Texas’ economic expansion remained solid in May, though the pace of growth decelerated. Employment gains continued to be robust. Manufacturing output growth accelerated, but revenue growth in services slowed.
June 23, 2022
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Natural gas prices have been rising as inventories wane. Exports of natural gas are at record levels and set to grow further in the second half of 2022.
June 03, 2022