COVID-19

 

• CARES Act likely to blunt mortgage delinquency rate increase

  Household survey data and recent unemployment forecasts provide a basis for estimating the share of mortgage borrowers that—absent the CARES Act—would have missed a mortgage payment due to the economic shutdown.

  May 26, 2020

• Real-time population survey suggests U.S. job losses slowed in early May

  Survey results for the week of May 10 suggest further declines in employment and an increase in unemployment relative to the week of April 26 – May 2, though both changes are within the survey’s margin of error.

  May 22, 2020

• Dallas Fed Mobility and Engagement Index gives insight into COVID-19’s economic impact

  To gain insight into the economic impact of the pandemic, we developed an index of mobility and engagement, based on geolocation data collected from a large sample of mobile devices. (Revised June 3, 2020)

  May 21, 2020

• Real-time survey to provide timelier labor market data in era of COVID-19

  An effective economic policy response to the rapidly evolving coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis requires timely and accurate information on its impact. To help reduce the information gap, we introduce the Real-Time Population Survey.

  May 15, 2020

• Research Events

  Global Perspectives with Eric Johnson and Robert S. Kaplan

  This special edition of Global Perspectives featured Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson and Dallas Fed President Robert S. Kaplan. The livestreamed event on May 14 was presented in partnership with local PBS affiliate KERA.

  May 14, 2020

• Shock, grief and opportunity: the emotional roller coaster of COVID-19 in the small business community

  Given that small businesses employ nearly half of all private sector workers, their struggles directly impact both the well-being of workers and the broader economy.

  May 12, 2020

• Labor economy at greater risk in Texas than U.S. during COVID-19 crisis

  The coronavirus crisis could more adversely affect the Texas economy than the U.S. economy due to the state’s relatively large share of at-risk jobs, a review of data suggests.

  May 12, 2020

• Texas economic activity sharply falls in wake of COVID-19

  Virus containment measures have prompted unprecedented declines in demand and triggered mass layoffs, shaking business and consumer confidence.

  May 07, 2020

• Private forecasters’ COVID-19 global growth outlook takes shape

  Private forecasters have anticipated since April 2 that the economy would contract for two consecutive quarters, marking a global recession unlike any seen in peacetime.

  May 05, 2020

• Global Perspectives: Tom Hoenig on the costs of COVID-19, modern monetary theory and Fed leadership

  Hoenig and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed Hoenig’s views on the costs of the current crisis, potential solutions and the elements of effective leadership at the Fed.

  April 28, 2020