A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
Austin Economic Indicators
The Austin economy expanded at a healthy pace in December. The Austin Business-Cycle Index accelerated and remained above its long-term trend.
February 7, 2019
Global Perspectives: Maya MacGuineas on stabilizing the federal debt
A good measure of a nation’s ability to repay its obligations is the ratio of the stock of indebtedness to the flow of output produced in a given year. In recent years, this ratio has increased for the U.S. government, raising new questions about how the nation manages a debt burden that is approaching an all-time high.
February 7, 2019
The value of patience
In his latest essay, posted on Dallas Fed Economics, President Rob Kaplan provides his assessment of current economic conditions and implications for monetary policy.
February 5, 2019
Welcome to Dallas Fed Economics
We welcome you to our new endeavor--Dallas Fed Economics. We are starting it to expand our engagement with the public on important economic issues. Dallas Fed Economics will feature posts on a wide range of topics of policy interest.
February 4, 2019
Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate delayed
The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate, scheduled for release January 31, will be delayed due to the recent partial federal government shutdown.
January 30, 2019
Permian Basin Economic Indicators
In 2018, Permian Basin employment grew 7.5 percent, well above Texas' job growth of 2.4 percent. However, area job growth fell in the last quarter, and the unemployment rate inched up to 2.5 percent in December.
January 30, 2019
Houston Economic Indicators
Growth in Houston leading and coincident economic indicators weakened in December. Job growth slowed, but the local labor force expanded.
January 28, 2019
El Paso Economic Indicators
El Paso jobs grew 1.5 percent in 2018, on pace with the metro’s long-term average. Steady job gains have boosted the business-cycle index.
January 25, 2019
San Antonio Economic Indicators
Growth in the San Antonio economy was soft in December. The San Antonio Business-Cycle Index decelerated, and the unemployment rate increased.
January 24, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators
The Dallas–Fort Worth economy ended 2018 on a solid note. Employment growth was robust in December, with DFW adding jobs at its fastest pace in 13 months, and unemployment remained near multiyear lows.
January 24, 2019