Anticipated Federal Restrictions Would Slow Permian Basin Production

March 04, 2021

Possible changes to leasing and permitting requirements governing federal lands could move oil production, prompting a realignment of Permian Basin activity between Texas and New Mexico.

Podcast: How Texas Benefits—and Misses Out—When it Comes to COVID-19 Unemployment Benefits

March 03, 2021

Dallas Fed Senior Economist Anil Kumar discusses how Texas benefits from increased federal unemployment insurance and why the state misses out on realizing the full measure of COVID-19 jobs relief.

COVID-19 Risks Expose Vulnerabilities, Downside Risks to U.S. Outlook

March 02, 2021

The COVID-19 crisis has adversely affected the U.S. economy, helping account for a projected 3.4 percent contraction in 2020. The Congressional Budget Office (CBO) anticipates a strong 4.6 percent rebound in 2021, making up for those losses.

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Trimmed Mean PCE Inflation Rate

February 26, 2021

The Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate over the 12 months ending in January was 1.68 percent. According to the BEA, the overall PCE inflation rate was 1.45 percent on a 12-month basis, and the inflation rate for PCE excluding food and energy was 1.53 percent on a 12-month basis.

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The Texas Weekly Employment Estimate (TWEE), drawing on high-frequency data, provides a timely indicator of job growth in the state of Texas.

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The WEI is currently -2.28 percent, scaled to four-quarter GDP growth, for the week ended February 27 and -2.65 percent for February 20

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Global Perspectives with Richard N. Haass

On March 3, Robert S. Kaplan, president and CEO of the Dallas Fed, discussed national and global economic issues with Richard N. Haass, president of the Council on Foreign Relations.

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Global Perspectives with Cynthia Marshall
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Technology-Enabled Disruption

This virtual conference, on May 21, 2021, is designed to provide a better understanding of the phenomenon of technology-enabled disruption and explore its implications for the broader economy—in particular, labor markets and the workforce.

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Southwest Economy, Fourth Quarter 2020

This issue looks at how COVID-19 is fueling demand for suburban housing and the impact of unemployment benefits on state and local economies. It also includes a Spotlight on natural gas futures; a Q&A with Bill Gilmer, who assesses the effect of energy woes on the Houston economy; and an infographic on the COVID-19 stimulus and loan delinquencies.

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Global Perspectives

This speaker series connects global thought leaders and community members for conversation around economic issues. (Via live webcast.)

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Dallas Fed Energy Survey

Oil and gas sector activity jumped in fourth quarter 2020. Capital spending in 2021, oil price for budgeting, expectations for a consolidation among exploration and production firms, and plans for reducing greenhouse emissions are among special questions.

COVID-19 Update

At the Dallas Fed, we're working to support the financial health of the people and businesses in the Eleventh District as we deal with this unprecedented crisis.

High-Frequency Data

High-frequency indicators provide timely measures of key activity, drawing on alternative data sources to identify rapidly changing trends such as those seen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Advance Together™ accelerates the progress of community partnerships in Texas that are addressing education and workforce challenges.

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