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Solar Lights Up Outlook for Renewable Energy in Texas
Improving economics and government tax incentives have spurred investment in utility-scale solar facilities in Texas.
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 Soft in January, but Outlook Optimistic for Later in 2021
Regional economic conditions appeared to deteriorate in January after picking up at year-end, data show. Nonetheless, there is optimism regarding the outlook for growth later this year.
Mounting Signs Point to a Texas Economic Slowdown
The most recent jobs report showed state employment was flat in August. The unemployment rate rose slightly to 4.1 percent (from 4.0 percent in July), and labor force and wage growth also eased.
Trade Relationships Affect U.S. Dollar Appreciation’s Impact Across States
The value of the U.S. dollar against other currencies has appreciated, making most goods produced in the U.S. more expensive overseas during the past year.
Global Perspectives: Ursula Burns on Coaching, Diversity and Advancing the Next Generation of Female Leaders
Burns and Dallas Fed President Rob Kaplan discussed her career, the importance of coaches and mentors, the case for quotas and advice for the next generation of female leaders.
Texas Economic Activity Suddenly Contracts in March; Outlook Worsens Due to COVID-19
The economic downturn in Texas has begun, recent data suggest.
Dallas Fed’s Texas Jobs Estimates Provide Early, Accurate Assessment
The Bureau of Labor Statistics annually revises regional job estimates in a process called benchmarking. A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas adjustment provides researchers a more current means of assessing Texas economic conditions.
Services, Construction Lead Texas as Manufacturing, Energy Soften
Sluggish growth in manufacturing is attributable to softening demand for durables, which appears tied to a slowing energy sector.
Labor Shortages, Supply Chain Woes Slow Texas Recovery
The Texas economy is on the path to a solid recovery, although the pace of growth has eased since March, recent data suggest.