Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy showed signs of a slowing expansion in January as payroll employment growth softened and unemployment claims remained elevated.
March 16, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Anticipated federal restrictions would slow Permian Basin production
Possible changes to leasing and permitting requirements governing federal lands could move oil production, prompting a realignment of Permian Basin activity between Texas and New Mexico.
March 04, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy soft in January, but outlook optimistic for later in 2021
Regional economic conditions appeared to deteriorate in January after picking up at year-end, data show. Nonetheless, there is optimism regarding the outlook for growth later this year.
February 04, 2021
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy showed signs of growth in December as payroll employment strengthened and the unemployment rate inched down.
January 26, 2021
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Oil prices increased in December and early January. Executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey see West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) prices staying near to or above breakeven levels for drilling new wells this year and are budgeting based on WTI in the low-to-mid $40s.
January 22, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
COVID-19 resurgence across Texas depresses economic growth
Texas job growth has slowed after new daily COVID-19 cases in the state began surging in mid-October.
December 24, 2020
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy showed signs of waning growth in November as payroll employment increases slowed and unemployment claims remained elevated.
December 21, 2020
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
U.S. oil and gas employment ticked up in November—the first improvement since February. Benchmark natural gas prices were up in November, as were U.S. gas exports.
December 11, 2020
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
After growth slowed in September, the Texas economy showed signs of acceleration in October as payroll growth strengthened and the unemployment rate began to decline again.
November 24, 2020
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
Choppy oil prices have averaged near $40 per barrel the past three months, and oilfield activity has risen from summer lows.
November 20, 2020