A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
San Antonio Economic Indicators
The San Antonio economy grew at a steady pace in January. Although the unemployment rate ticked up, the San Antonio Business-Cycle Index continued to expand at a rate slightly above trend.
March 18, 2019
Austin Economic Indicators
The Austin economy saw mixed performance in January. The Austin Business-Cycle Index decelerated and remained below its long-term trend.
March 15, 2019
Dallas-Fort Worth Economic Indicators
The Dallas–Fort Worth economy continued its expansion in January. Job growth was moderate, and the Dallas Business-Cycle Index rose. However, the Fort Worth Business-Cycle Index fell following robust growth in 2018.
March 14, 2019
Foreign Exchange Reserves as a Tool for Capital Account Management
In this paper we construct a small open economy model where the central bank can engage in sterilized foreign exchange intervention.
March 8, 2019
Texas Employment Forecast
Incorporating January job growth of 2.6 percent and a rebound in the leading index, the Texas Employment Forecast suggests jobs will grow 1.5 percent this year (December/December), with an 80 percent confidence band of 0.1 to 2.9 percent.
March 8, 2019
El Paso Economic Indicators
Trade through the port is unchanged, while maquiladora employment picked up in late 2018. Home sales have slowed, but home affordability remains above average in El Paso. Despite the strong dollar, El Paso retail sales were steady in second quarter 2018.
March 7, 2019
Global Perspectives: Richard Clarida on U.S. monetary policy
Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Richard Clarida discusses a range of topics, including the challenges facing monetary policymakers, the U.S. fiscal situation and the global role of the dollar.
March 7, 2019
Corporate debt as a potential amplifier in a slowdown
In his latest essay, posted on Dallas Fed Economics, President Rob Kaplan focuses on trends in corporate debt growth and credit quality in the U.S. and discusses potential implications for economic conditions and financial stability.
March 5, 2019
PCE Inflation Update, December 2018
The headline, or all-items, PCE price index rose 0.7 percent at an annualized rate in December following a 0.6 percent annualized increase a month earlier.
March 1, 2019
Permian Basin Economic Indicators
Production in the Permian Basin continues to grow even as the rig count remains steady. Permian Basin wages were well above the Texas average in December. The tight housing market has led to strong home-price appreciation.
March 1, 2019