Missteps along U.S.–Mexico border hinder movement of COVID-19 biomedical trade
While most activity in the Paso del Norte region is concentrated in automotive parts and electronic components, a cluster of biomedical manufacturers has emerged in Juárez in recent years.
September 30, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Global Perspectives: Ursula Burns on coaching, diversity and advancing the next generation of female leaders
Burns and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed her career, the importance of coaches and mentors, the case for quotas and advice for the next generation of female leaders.
July 27, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Global Perspectives: Betsy Price on being Fort Worth mayor, governing and bipartisanship
Price and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed her political career, the challenges she faced in office and the need for bipartisanship to get government business done.
July 20, 2021
Special Report
Forging a New Path in North American Trade and Immigration
The proceedings from this 2019 conference explore challenges and opportunities presented by the USMCA.
July 13, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Investment in Mexico falls despite rise in remittances
Mexico has grown more dependent on foreign direct investment and remittances after total investment declined sharply for a fourth consecutive year in 2020.
June 29, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
A tale of boom and bust: What drives dry bulk freight rates?
As events in the past year have amply demonstrated, volatility in shipping markets is very much back after a period of relative tranquility.
May 04, 2021
Collapsing fuel demand tanks Texas exports during pandemic’s peak
The COVID-19 pandemic wreaked havoc on Texas energy exports. U.S. energy exports excluding Texas were dramatically less affected.
April 09, 2021
Dallas Fed Economics
Emerging-market economies face COVID-19 and a 'sudden stop' in capital flows
A rise in global risk at a time of investor risk aversion led to a rapid flight from emerging-market assets.
April 14, 2020
Mexico’s higher costs under USMCA may potentially offset gains from China-related trade spurt with U.S.
Approval of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) could change trade within the North American region, affecting
output and weakening North America’s global competitiveness.
April 06, 2020
Dallas Fed Economics
GDP gain realized in shale boom’s first 10 years
The U.S. shale boom has benefited the nation’s oil trade balance and oil-producing regions and led to unusually large employment and output gains.
August 20, 2019