Texas economy mends in fits and starts from pandemic’s onslaught
A resurgent COVID-19 outbreak in Texas has stymied a state economic recovery, according to the Texas
Business Outlook Surveys and high-frequency data that document activity on a more granular level.
September 21, 2020
Vehicle sales highlight surprising resilience in spending during pandemic
Texas truck/SUV sales held steady while car sales declined steeply
amid the recession caused by COVID-19.
September 21, 2020
Snapshot: Texas employment estimate debuts
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ new Texas Weekly Employment Estimate (TWEE) is a timely tool to monitor evolving economic conditions while awaiting release of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics’ establishment survey of employment.
September 21, 2020
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
While the worst may be behind the industry, more job losses and business failures are likely over the short to medium term.
September 18, 2020
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy showed continued signs of expansion in July, though the pace slowed from June’s robust growth.
August 25, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas Weekly Employment Estimate provides new, early economic insights
In this environment where economic conditions change very quickly and can reverse with the spread of the virus, tracking the Texas economy requires a timelier indicator than standard quarterly and monthly economic measures.
August 18, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Insights from Dallas Fed surveys: Uneven economic recovery likely in Texas
The Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS) show that while recovery continued in some sectors in July, it faltered in others as new COVID-19 cases surged across the state.
August 11, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy’s rebound stalls in July after gains in May, June
The resurgence of COVID-19 in July appears to have reversed economic gains in Texas that emerged when the virus’ frequency abated in May and June.
August 06, 2020
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy showed continued signs of recovery in June, as payrolls grew, and the unemployment rate dipped.
July 21, 2020
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy showed some signs of recovery in May, as payrolls grew and the unemployment rate dipped.
June 24, 2020