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Commuting Patterns During COVID-19 Endure; Minorities Less Likely to Work from Home

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The Dallas Fed conducts recurring surveys of over 900 business executives in manufacturing, services, energy, and ag lending across Texas and the broader Eleventh Federal Reserve District.

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Trimmed Mean PCE Inflation Rate

The Trimmed Mean PCE inflation rate is an alternative measure of core inflation in the price index for personal consumption expenditures (PCE).

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A quarterly publication featuring in-depth articles and interviews about Texas and the surrounding region, as well as Mexico.

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Dallas Fed provides economic data in the region, nation and world

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Economic indicators offers a snapshot of the economy in various Texas metros.

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Working papers from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas are preliminary drafts circulated for professional comment.

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Small Business Hardships Highlight Relationship with Lenders in COVID-19 Era

The COVID-19 crisis has disrupted normal small business operations and will likely limit the ability of many enterprises to stay financially afloat. Although lenders have become better equipped to evaluate risks and serve small businesses, the supply of credit tends to shrink during economic downturns.

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Perspectives on Forecasting Inflation

Texas Employment Forecast

The Dallas Fed's Texas employment forecast projects job growth for the calendar year.

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International House Price Database

The international house price database comprises quarterly house price and personal disposable income (PDI) series for a number of countries.

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Special Report

At the Heart of Texas: Cities’ Industry Clusters Drive Growth

The second edition of this special report is a comprehensive look at the industry clusters, history and demographics shaping 12 of Texas' metropolitan areas, four of which are new to the report.

Economic Letter

Labor Market Not Overly Tight, Demographically Adjusted Measure Shows

Elevated inflation traditionally accompanies prolonged low unemployment rates, such as those currently observed in the U.S. However, price pressures have remained comparatively restrained, prompting further examination.

Economic Letter

Reserve Adequacy Explains Emerging-Market Sensitivity to U.S. Monetary Policy

Emerging economies that borrow in U.S. dollars are sensitive to U.S. monetary policy due to changing exchange rates.