Texas posts job gains in August, bolstering outlook despite signs of slowing
The Texas economic expansion continued in August despite some signs of slowing. Employment growth strengthened, rebounding from weakness in the prior two months.
September 26, 2024
Surveys
Oil and gas activity edges lower as outlooks dim, uncertainty rises
Activity in the oil and gas sector declined slightly in third quarter 2024, according to oil and gas executives responding to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey.
September 25, 2024
Agricultural Survey
Bankers responding to the third-quarter agricultural survey reported weaker conditions across most regions of the Eleventh District.
September 23, 2024
Texas Economy
Modest growth in Texas service sector activity continues
Texas service sector activity expanded at about the same pace in August as the prior month, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey. The revenue index, a key measure of state service sector conditions, was little changed at 8.7.
August 27, 2024
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Texas factory activity exhibited little growth in August, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
August 26, 2024
Surveys
Banking Conditions Survey
Loan volumes were flat in August after increasing in the prior two periods, according to banking executives responding to the Banking Conditions Survey.
August 19, 2024
Texas expansion moderates; labor market, price expectations normalize
The housing market slowed, with sales down and inventories rising. Data reflecting strain among small businesses and low- and moderate-income households appeared mixed. Some data point to rising stress, while others suggest resilience.
August 08, 2024
Texas Economy
Texas service activity improves, but moderate growth continues
Texas service sector activity expanded at a faster pace in July than the prior month, according to business executives responding to the Texas Service Sector Outlook Survey. The revenue index, a key measure of state service sector conditions, increased to 7.7 in July from 1.9 in June.
July 30, 2024
Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey
Texas factory activity was flat again in July, according to business executives responding to the Texas Manufacturing Outlook Survey.
July 29, 2024
Surveys
Banking Conditions Survey
Loan volumes grew at a faster pace in June, according to banking executives responding to the Banking Conditions Survey.
July 01, 2024