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Research & Data
Regional Analysis and Data
- Regional Analysis
- Regional Data
Regional Analysis
Reports on Regional Economic Activity
- Regional Economic Update »
Dallas Fed economists and research analysts explain current economic conditions in the 11th district.
- Regional Economy Slide Show
Charts and graphs depicting recent economic conditions.
- Beige Book »
Summary of anecdotal information about recent economic conditions.
- Energy Update »
Quarterly overview of current trends in oil and gas markets.
- Texas Employment Update »
Presents new Texas employment figures as they become available each month.
- Mexico Economic Update »
Looks at current economic conditions in Mexico.
Surveys of Business Activity
The Dallas Fed conducts monthly surveys of over 300 Texas businesses in the manufacturing and service sectors. The data collected is a valuable component of regional economic analysis.
- Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey »
- Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey »
- Texas Retail Sector Outlook Survey »
- Agricultural Survey »
The Dallas Fed conducts a quarterly survey of 11th District agricultural bankers to assess current land values and credit conditions. This resource offers useful insights regarding the overall health of the agricultural sector.
Economic Indicators
Dallas Fed analysts offer a brief highlight of interesting changes in economic conditions in different areas across the district.
Regional Publications
- Southwest Economy »
Quarterly publication with articles about economic conditions and business development in Texas, New Mexico and Louisiana.
- Houston Business »
Analyzes issues facing the economy in Houston and surrounding areas.
- Crossroads »
A newsletter from the El Paso Branch of the Dallas Fed that examines energy, growth and other economic issues important to West Texas and New Mexico.
- More Publications »
View a complete list of the publications available from the Dallas Fed.
Special Reports
- Oil Boom in Eagle Ford Shale »
Explore graphs and tables highlighting the growth in production, employment and economic activity across this region.
Regional Data
Employment and Unemployment
- Texas Employment »
State, metro, and industry data that are revised early and seasonally adjusted using a two-step method developed by Dallas Fed economists.
- Louisiana Employment »
State and industry data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- New Mexico Employment »
State and industry data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
- Texas Unemployment »
Seasonally adjusted state and metro-level unemployment data for Texas.
Dallas Fed Indexes
- Business-Cycle Indexes »
Monitor economic activity in Texas and its major metros.
- Texas Leading Index »
Predicts economic activity in the state.
Texas Business Outlook Surveys
Historical Data
Current and historical data collected by the Dallas Fed to assess conditions in the manufacturing, service, and retail sectors.
- Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey »
- Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey »
- Texas Retail Sector Outlook Survey »
More Regional Data
- Texas Retail Sales »
Monthly index of retail sales created by Dallas Fed Economists.
- Eleventh District Agricultural Land Values »
Dryland, irrigated cropland, and ranchland values from the quarterly Agricultural Survey.
- Texas Trade-Weighted Value of the Dollar »
Inflation-adjusted value of the U.S. dollar against the currencies with which Texas trades.
