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Loan Demand on the Rise along with Optimism, according to Dallas Fed Banking Survey
- November 22, 2021
- Steve Otto
Banks and credit unions surveyed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed) said loan demand picked up over the past six weeks, bolstering loan volumes as financial institutions express optimism about the direction of loan demand growth and business activity in the coming six months.
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Oil Makes a Comeback, But Will Delta Variant Derail Progress?
- August 17, 2021
- Bud Gill
The world’s largest shale oil formation, the Permian Basin, which covers a swath of West Texas and southeast New Mexico, is making a comeback with rising rig counts, although COVID-19’s Delta variant is adding some volatility to the recovery.
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More Certainty Returns to CRE Industry as COVID-19 Infections Decline
- May 06, 2021
- Zimri Hunt
The COVID-19 pandemic was a “reset” for the commercial real estate (CRE) industry rather than a typical recession, although the pandemic likely will reshape the market for years to come.
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Oil and Gas Activity Expands in Q1 as Optimism Returns
- March 24, 2021
- Steve Jones
Activity in the oil and gas sector expanded strongly in first quarter 2021, starting the year on a dramatically positive note, according to the Dallas Fed Energy Survey, as the six-month outlook hit the highest reading in the survey’s five-year history.
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What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines
- January 28, 2021
- Kelly Davis
Dr. Cassandra Pierre, Boston Medical Center's acting hospital epidemiologist, spoke with members of the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) in a webinar recently to provide expert insight into the COVID-19 vaccines and to answer members’ questions.
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A Challenging Year for Fossil Fuels but Energy Opportunities Appear on the Horizon
- December 16, 2020
- Bud Gill
The U.S. oil and gas industry took a substantial hit from the coronavirus pandemic, the Saudi-Russia price war and a 2020 lack-of-demand shock, but the future for U.S. energy production still looks bright, especially if vaccines are deployed rapidly.
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Five Impacts of COVID-19 on the Commercial Real Estate Sector
- September 27, 2020
- Zimri Hunt
The U.S. commercial real estate (CRE) market took a hit when the coronavirus began to spread throughout the country, but there's some optimism to be found, says Spencer Levy, senior economic advisor and chairman of Americas Research at CBRE.
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We're in a Pandemic and the Housing Market is on Fire
- September 08, 2020
- Lee Cammerer
The housing market roared back to life this summer after a brief coronavirus pandemic dip and appears to have ample fuel to keep the embers burning through year-end. The nation’s extended work-from-home environment coupled with historic low interest rates are driving the market’s strength.
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Dallas Fed Economists Predict Uneven Texas Recovery Amid COVID-19 Resurgence
- August 21, 2020
- Bud Gill
The state’s economy is experiencing an uneven recovery as COVID-19 infections surge, but businesses remain optimistic, according to two economists with the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas (Dallas Fed).
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Five Ways to Boost Employee Engagement in a Virtual Workplace
- June 10, 2020
- Bre Chapman
Working remotely has its challenges, to be sure, but it doesn't mean companies have to dial back on employee engagement. With no quick end to the coronavirus pandemic in sight, you’ll want to find ways to adapt your employee engagement programs to a virtual workforce.
FHLB Dallas Bloggers
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Bob Wang
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Melanie Dill
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Bre Chapman
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Jaime Jordan
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Kalyan Madhavan
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Christina Ungaro
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Bud Gill
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Lee Cammerer
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Zimri Hunt
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Kelly Davis
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Steve Jones
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Steve Otto
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Kevin Kogucz
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Greg Hettrick
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Bruce Hatton
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Jessica Bilger
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Tanya M. Schierling
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