A comprehensive list of recently added postings on Dallasfed.org.
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 will examine the opportunities and vulnerabilities in Texas's rapidly evolving energy trade landscape.
May 8, 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
Energy Indicators, March 2026
Global energy markets faced increased volatility in early 2026 following the geopolitical shock of the Iran conflict. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as well as attacks on related infrastructure in the region, have not only pushed crude prices up sharply but widened the spread between fuel costs and crude prices. The result has been higher prices at the pump.
May 1, 2026
Statement from President Lorie Logan on FOMC dissent
At this week’s Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting, I supported the decision not to change the target range for the federal funds rate. However, I dissented from language in the post-meeting statement that suggests the next adjustment to the target range will most likely be a cut.
May 1, 2026
Texas Economic Indicators, December 2025
The Texas economy decelerated at the end of 2025. Overall, employment growth slowed notably in Texas and major metro areas in 2025 relative to 2024, though payrolls expanded in December.
April 30, 2026
Weekly Economic Index
The WEI is currently 2.96 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended April 25 and 2.52 percent for April 18.
April 30, 2026
Trimmed Mean PCE, March 2026
The Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate over the 12 months ending in March was 2.4 percent.
April 30, 2026
DFW Economic Indicators, February 2026
Growth in the Dallas–Fort Worth economy was mixed. Payroll employment declined in February, after solid growth in January. The unemployment rate dipped in February. Average hourly earnings in DFW ticked up and remained higher than the state as well as year-ago levels.
April 29, 2026
Growth resumes in Texas service sector
Texas service sector activity increased in April, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey.
April 28, 2026