Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economic activity suddenly contracts in March; outlook worsens due to COVID-19
The economic downturn in Texas has begun, recent data suggest.
March 31, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Potential mismeasurement of mining limits official Texas real GDP data
We show how a new measure tied to oil and gas production provides a result that is more consistent with other assessments of real output in this industry.
February 25, 2020
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
The coronavirus is taking a bite out of oil markets, with oil prices the first week of February down $8–$9 per barrel from January averages.
February 14, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy building momentum to start year
Growth in the Texas economy picked up at year-end 2019 and accelerated into January and job gains in December were accompanied by service sector growth.
February 06, 2020
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy continued to grow in December, with payrolls expanding at an above-average pace. The unemployment rate increased for the first time since January 2019.
January 27, 2020
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy continued to grow in December, with payrolls expanding at an above-average pace. The unemployment rate increased for the first time since January 2019.
January 27, 2020
Economic Indicators
Energy Indicators
An early January surge in tensions between Iran and the United States gave a transitory boost to oil prices.
January 14, 2020
Gentrification Transforming Neighborhoods in Big Texas Cities
An influx of new, affluent residents has descended on gentrifying neighborhoods around Texas’ four largest cities, while increasing housing costs have led some low-income households and at-risk populations to locate in more suburban areas.
December 30, 2019
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy picks up in October; data revisions show weaker 2019 growth
Texas job growth picked up in October, although the energy sector continued to slip and manufacturing activity weakened.
December 19, 2019
Dallas Fed Economics
Texas economy still growing, though pace slows
The regional economy is growing at a slower pace than in recent months, with Texas labor markets remaining tight. Energy activity has declined, and export growth has slowed this year.
November 07, 2019