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Global Perspectives: Betsy Price on Being Fort Worth Mayor, Governing and Bipartisanship
Price and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed her political career, the challenges she faced in office and the need for bipartisanship to get government business done.
Texas Economy Strengthens as Omicron Fades; Costs and Wages Rise Further
The Texas economy, paced by expansion within the service sector, grew strongly in February as the impact of the omicron variant of COVID-19 faded.
Signs of Slowdown Growing in Texas; Price Pressures Ease
The Texas economy continued expanding in June and July, though at a decelerating pace compared with earlier this year.
Supply-Chain Woes, Labor Shortages and COVID-19 Slow Resilient Texas Economy
Regional economic growth has slowed, though it remains robust by historical standards. While demand has improved from year-ago levels, supply-chain disruptions and labor shortages have limited output growth and pushed up wages and prices.
Texas Economy Grows Strongly Despite Mounting Supply-Chain Woes, Worker Shortages
Continued growth in the national economy, strong increases in Texas leading indicators and high oil futures prices suggest continued strong job growth for the remainder of the year and into 2022.
COVID-19 Resurgence Across Texas Depresses Economic Growth
Texas job growth has slowed after new daily COVID-19 cases in the state began surging in mid-October.
Texas Economy Retains Strength Despite Weakening Outlooks
Texas’ economic expansion remained solid in May, though the pace of growth decelerated. Employment gains continued to be robust. Manufacturing output growth accelerated, but revenue growth in services slowed.
Falling Oil Prices Drag Down U.S. Business Investment
The dramatic decline in the price of oil has led to massive investment reductions by U.S. oil and gas producers.
Spanish-Speaking Growth in Texas Reinforces Need to Close Education Gaps
The Eleventh Federal Reserve District has the second-largest native Spanish-language population in the Federal Reserve System. That population will grow further as the number of Hispanics exceeds 20 million in Texas alone by 2050.
Failed Background Check, Drug Testing Stall Hiring of Low-Skilled Workers
Many companies seek to add employees as the state economy continues expanding at an above-average pace. But not all can find the workers they need.