Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy continued to grow at a healthy pace in March. The Texas Business-Cycle Index accelerated for the 24th month in a row, as employment expanded and the unemployment rate held steady at a low level.
April 23, 2018
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
Texas economic growth remained robust in February. The state posted strong job gains, and unemployment remained low. The Texas Leading Index ticked down following several months of strong growth. Home inventories remained low, and home sales rose in the month, while indicators of residential construction were mixed.
March 26, 2018
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
Texas economic growth remained strong in January. The state posted solid job gains, and unemployment remained low. Texas employment increased at a solid pace in 2017 but slower than estimated prior to the benchmark revision.
March 13, 2018
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators
The Texas economy strengthened in 2017. Though Texas employment growth was slower than expected in December, the Texas Leading Index strengthened.
January 22, 2018
Research Events
Global Oil Supply & Demand: Prospects For Greater Balance
The Federal Reserve Banks of Dallas and Kansas City held their second joint energy conference, which focused on global oil supply dynamics, the global oil demand outlook, and the oil and gas regulatory environment. Top leaders from academia, business and government presented and discussed their views on these topics.
September 22, 2017
Dallas Fed Energy Survey
Business activity increased in the second quarter, albeit at a slightly slower pace, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
June 28, 2017
Dallas Fed Energy Survey
Business activity continued to rise in the first quarter, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
March 29, 2017
Economic Indicators
Texas Economic Indicators, December 2016
The Texas economy expanded in November. Employment growth accelerated, and unemployment ticked down.
December 19, 2016
Research Events
Oil and the Economy: Adapting to a New Reality
This event focused on the key drivers of recent oil price movements and their implications for the energy industry, the financial sector and the broader economy.
November 18, 2016
Working Paper
Targeted Business Incentives and the Debt Behavior of Households
The empirical effects of place-based tax incentive schemes designed to aid low-income communities are unclear.
February 01, 2016