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An Assessment of Economic Conditions and the Stance of Monetary Policy
In his latest essay, posted on Dallas Fed Economics, President Rob Kaplan provides his assessment of current economic conditions, the outlook for the energy industry, and the current stance of monetary policy.
A Brief Discussion Regarding the Impact of Climate Change on Economic Conditions in the Eleventh District
One factor being increasingly discussed at the Dallas Fed is the impact of climate change on the Eleventh District, says Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan. In particular, severe weather events can have a substantial human and economic cost to the district.
Remarks for Hoover Institution Monetary Policy Conference
In his remarks given on May 3, 2019, at “Strategies for Monetary Policy: A Policy Conference” hosted by the Hoover Institution, President Rob Kaplan discusses some of the potential issues raised by recent weakness in headline and core inflation measures.
Corporate Debt as a Potential Amplifier in a Slowdown
In his latest essay, posted on Dallas Fed Economics, President Rob Kaplan focuses on trends in corporate debt growth and credit quality in the U.S. and discusses potential implications for economic conditions and financial stability.
The Value of Patience
In his latest essay, posted on Dallas Fed Economics, President Rob Kaplan provides his assessment of current economic conditions and implications for monetary policy.
The Labor Market May Be Tighter than the Level of Employment Suggests
Nonfarm payroll employment disappointed in April, increasing just 266,000, well below consensus expectations of nearly 1 million new jobs. With payroll employment remaining well below its prior peak, slow job growth would typically suggest weak demand for labor from firms and limited employment opportunities for job seekers. Current conditions in the labor market, however, may be far from typical.
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President's Perspective
Dallas Fed research shows that the trading relationship with Mexico has been important to enhancing job growth and competitiveness in the U.S., as well as in the Eleventh District.
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Our research is critical to helping the Federal Reserve better understand labor markets and underlying economic conditions so we can more effectively achieve our dual-mandate objectives.
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As we look to 2017, we expect to see global consumption and production of energy move toward balance, and we expect to see excess inventories stabilize and then begin to decline.
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Business models are being supplanted by new models, often technology-enabled, to more efficiently sell or distribute goods and services.