Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas

🎯 The State of Small Business Symposium agenda is here—Join us June 24–25 in Cleveland for a national event that connects data, solutions, and the people supporting small business success across America.

What’s on the agenda:
→ Small Business Credit Survey insights on evolving trends
→ Innovative financing solutions for underserved communities
→ Rural small business success stories
→ AI and automation strategies in practice
→ Technical assistance and wrapround support services
→ Succession planning across diverse business contexts
→ How fintech is reshaping capital access

Seats are limited. Register now: https://bit.ly/4e68rXr

Join us March 26: Philip Jefferson, vice chair of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, will share his thoughts on the economy in conversation with Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan as part of our Dallas Fed Global Perspectives speaker series. Register here: www.dallasfed.org/research/perspectives/2026/26jefferson

The Federal Reserve System High School Fed Challenge offers the opportunity for students to develop skills in teamwork, research, data literacy, and analytical writing. Join us January 15 for a virtual information session for educators and school administrators interested in participating in the challenge. Learn more about the program here: www.newyorkfed.org/outreach-and-education/high-school/high-school-fed-challenge

Educators can register for the information session here: https://web.cvent.com/event/066b71c7-ddfa-483a-935f-0823975bcd3b/summary?environment=P2

A pandemic-era period of relatively low interest rates and rising house prices drew a record number of new real estate agents to the field. Home prices have since remained high, but elevated interest rates and slowing sales have made the industry less attractive.

Higher interest rates transform housing market, Texas real estate workforce A pandemic-era period of relatively low interest rates and rising house prices drew a record number of new real estate agents to the field. Home prices have since remained high, but elevated interest rates and slowing sales have made the industry less attractive.

The latest on Dallas Fed Economics explores the impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on labor outcomes: www.dallasfed.org/research/economics/2026/0106

Wishing you a joyful holiday season and new year from the Dallas Fed!

📣 The Dallas Fed is currently seeking summer interns for 2026!📣

Positions are open for a limited time. Interested candidates can explore the open positions and apply at www.dallasfed.org/careers.

📣 The Dallas Fed is currently seeking summer interns for 2026, with positions open in both Dallas and Houston. Interested candidates can explore the open positions and apply at www.dallasfed.org/careers.

In remarks delivered at The SNB and its Watchers 2025 Conference at the Karl Brunner Institute, Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan discusses the role of economic uncertainty in monetary policy.

Opening remarks for panel titled ‘Economic uncertainty and the design and conduct of monetary policy’ The relevance of economic uncertainty to monetary policy is both timely and timeless. Timely, because this is a moment of substantial uncertainty about the economic outlook. Timeless, because uncertainty is a pervasive feature of the macroeconomy and monetary policymaking.

Join us Tuesday, November 18 for our Global Perspectives series in Houston. Gretchen Watkins, chair of the Greater Houston Partnership, will share her thoughts on energy and the economy in conversation with Steven Kean, president of the Greater Houston Partnership. Dallas Fed President Lorie Logan will deliver closing remarks. Register here: ww.dallasfed.org/research/perspectives/2025/25watkins

🚨 FINAL CALL: The deadline for the Small Business Credit Survey is rapidly approaching!

All 12 Federal Reserve Banks, including ours, have been collecting responses to this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. The annual 10-12 minute survey is open to for-profit businesses currently in operation, those recently closed, and those about to be established. The survey closes this Friday, November 14. Take it today: https://fedreserveboard.gov1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_28XYEIGb3d94Mfk?orgid=DALFed