Tariffs soared in 2025, but U.S. imports still grew. The AI boom and Mexico help explain why
A Dallas Fed analysis found surging imports of AI-related equipment, much of it through Mexico, helped offset the effects of... Read more »
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Dallas Fed finds AI is already cutting into Texas job postings
Texas businesses are using more artificial intelligence, and new research suggests companies are already hiring less for some of the... Read more »
Texas still expected to add 264K jobs this year despite worker shortages, Dallas Fed says
Economists say hiring remains stronger than expected, even as some employers struggle to find workers.... Read more »
What the data show about the pause in Valley job growth
The Valley added just 0.2% job growth in 2025 as migration slowed, according to Dallas Fed data. See what economists... Read more »
Texas factories show signs of life after late-2025 slowdown
A survey of about 100 factory executives released Monday offers an early look at industrial conditions across the state.... Read more »
McAllen metro is still adding jobs, but the pace is slowing, Dallas Fed economist says
Job growth in McAllen ranks third in the state behind San Antonio and Austin, a Dallas Fed economist explains why.... Read more »
Fewer immigrants entering U.S. workforce could affect Valley labor trends, Dallas Fed analysis shows
As labor growth slows nationwide, Valley employers may face tighter hiring pools and new pressure to raise productivity.... Read more »
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