A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
An Asset-Liability Management Approach to the Federal Reserve Balance Sheet
The Federal Reserve’s liabilities include a mix of floating-rate instruments, such as reserves, and long-duration, non-interest-bearing instruments, such as currency. This paper investigates the implications of an asset-liability management approach to choosing assets to back these liabilities, with a focus on matching the duration of assets and liabilities.
July 3, 2025
Weekly Economic Index
The WEI is currently 2.12 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended June 28 and 2.34 percent for June 21.
July 3, 2025
Dallas−Fort Worth Economic Indicators
The Dallas−Fort Worth economy expanded in May. Employment grew across most sectors. Unemployment held steady, and hourly earnings rose.
July 3, 2025
El Paso Economic Indicators
Employment in El Paso grew slightly in May, while the unemployment rate ticked up further. The number of single-family housing permits was relatively unchanged in April, and trade volumes continued to trend upward.
July 2, 2025
Houston Economic Indicators
Houston’s labor market stalled during the three months ending in May with employment increasing an annualized 0.3 percent. Unemployment ticked up to 4.5 percent in May.
July 2, 2025
Oil and gas activity contracts slightly as uncertainty remains elevated
Activity in the oil and gas sector contracted slightly in the second quarter of 2025, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
July 2, 2025
Technology Providers and Financial Stability: Overview of Risks and Regulatory Frameworks
Technology-focused Third-Party Service Providers (TPSPs) have become important players in the operations of financial institutions and the financial markets. This paper summarizes micro- and macro-prudential regulatory frameworks in place to address risks that TPSPs pose to the financial system.
July 1, 2025
San Antonio Economic Indicators
San Antonio payrolls and wages grew in May. Wage growth exceeded both the state and the nation, while the unemployment rate rose. Sales tax revenue fell.
July 1, 2025
Austin Economic Indicators
Austin employment rose in May, while the unemployment rate remained flat, and earnings increased. Rents continued to decline.
July 1, 2025
Texas service sector activity continues to decline
Texas service sector activity remained in contractionary territory in June, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
July 1, 2025