A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Look Up: Remarks at Duke University Economics Department Commencement
Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan delivered these remarks at the 2026 Duke University Department of Economics commencement.
May 10, 2026
El Paso Economic Indicators, March 2026
Employment in El Paso expanded in the three months ending in March. The unemployment rate was unchanged and average hourly earnings increased, though at a slower pace than in January.
May 8, 2026
Eleventh Federal Reserve District banks maintain growth, profitability heading into 2026
Eleventh District banks, benefitting from steady profits, strong credit conditions and improving bank capital levels, are well positioned to compete in a changing regulatory environment.
May 8, 2026
Texas–Mexico Energy Trade: Local and Global Impacts
Texas has become a global energy powerhouse, with surging oil, natural gas, and petrochemical exports reshaping international trade relationships. As LNG terminals expand and cross-border energy flows accelerate, securing this vital supply chain presents new challenges. This conference examined the opportunities and vulnerabilities in Texas's rapidly evolving energy trade landscape.
May 8, 2026
Mexico’s economy contracts in first quarter
Mexico’s GDP fell an annualized 3.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026, according to official preliminary estimates.
May 7, 2026
Weekly Economic Index
The WEI is currently 2.68 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended May 2 and 2.94 percent for April 25.
May 7, 2026
What drives mortgage rates and their response to monetary policy changes
Mortgage rates are an important channel for monetary policy pass-through. However, this channel is complex.
May 7, 2026
Effects of realized tariff changes on PCE prices peaked in first quarter 2026
We compare how price growth evolved in 2025 in core personal consumption expenditures (PCE) categories facing realized tariff rate changes.
May 5, 2026
Can Creating Legal Pathways Reduce Unauthorized Immigration? Evidence from the CHNV Parole Program
This paper shows that overall, the program appears to have reduced attempts to enter the United States by Nicaraguans, had no impact among Cubans and Venezuelans and increased the number of Haitian migrants.
May 1, 2026
Texas Employment Forecast, May 1
The Texas Employment Forecast indicates jobs will increase 1.8 percent in 2026, with an 80 percent confidence band of 1.2 to 2.4 percent.
May 1, 2026