U.S. Economic Update

U.S. Economic Picture Unchanged in Second Quarter 2018

June 19, 2018

Economic data released since March point to continued growth in economic activity due to robust consumer spending, strong employment growth and diminishing labor market slack.

Essay by President Robert S. Kaplan

A Perspective on Oil

June 19, 2018

This essay lays out the key factors the Dallas Fed closely tracks in analyzing the global energy markets and in considering the impact of oil prices on economic conditions in the U.S.

Economic Letter, Vol. 13, No. 8

Smaller Banks Less Able to Withstand Flattening Yield Curve

June 18, 2018

For the overall U.S. banking system, the effect on profitability of yield-curve flattening—the lowering of the difference between the yields of short- and long-term debt—lasts about a year and is relatively small.

Texas Economic Update

Texas Economy Continues to Advance

June 18, 2018

The Texas economy is expanding at a solid pace. Employment has grown at a 3.6 percent annualized rate through May, driven by job gains in the goods-producing sector. Unemployment remains near its historical low, and labor markets are tight.

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San Antonio Economic Indicators

Growth in the San Antonio economy held steady in May. The San Antonio Business-Cycle Index continued to expand, though below its long-term average, as the unemployment rate fell but job growth remained tepid.

Economic Indicators

Permian Basin Economic Indicators

The Permian Basin economy continued its rapid expansion in May. Employment surpassed its prebust peak as unemployment fell to a record low.

U.S. Economic Update

U.S. Economic Picture Unchanged in Second Quarter 2018

Economic data released since March point to continued growth in economic activity due to robust consumer spending, strong employment growth and diminishing labor market slack.

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06/27/18
Vistas from Texas: An Economic Outlook
San Antonio
07/12/18
International Marketplace
Houston Branch

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Summer Professional Opportunities for Teachers

Reading to Riches
The Ultimate Challenge: Teaching Personal Finance
Preparing the Workforce of Tomorrow
Everyday Economics: Speed Dating with Economics
Economic Summit
International Marketplace

Southwest Economy, First Quarter 2018

The latest issue examines the importance of migration for Texas’ growth, the 2018 Texas economic outlook, rising Texas home prices, the new federal tax law and the outlook for Mexico in 2018.

Upcoming Global Perspectives

This speaker series brings thought leaders from the worlds of business and academia to the Dallas Fed to share their insights on global developments.

Ellen Ochoa
October 4, 2018
Robert S. Taubman
November 5, 2018

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About the Dallas Fed

As one of twelve regional Reserve Banks in the Federal Reserve System, the Dallas Fed serves the Eleventh Federal Reserve District, which consists of Texas, northern Louisiana and southern New Mexico.

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