Emily Kerr

2 months ago | dallasfed.org | Isabel Brizuela |Emily Kerr |Robert Leigh

Texas companies reported rising service sector revenue and a resumption of production growth in the manufacturing sector after weakness in 2023 and much of 2024, according to the Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS). Additionally, expected changes in the tax and regulatory environment following the election have boosted company outlooks. Texas businesses also raised their expectations for wage and price increases in 2025.

Jun 24, 2024 | dallasfed.org | Jesus Cañas |Jesús A. Cañas |Emily Kerr

Learning how businesses use artificial intelligence (AI) helps policymakers understand changing economic conditions, particularly involving employment and productivity. The Dallas Fed’s Texas Business Outlook Surveys (TBOS) asked respondents a series of special questions earlier this quarter focused on AI, technology that enables computers and machines to simulate human intelligence and problem-solving capabilities.

May 9, 2024 | cyclox.org | Laura Laker |Emily Kerr

“Potholes and Pavements”: why we need a better cycle network Cyclox Blog    Blog     |  0 By Laura Laker and Emily KerrGreen City Councillor Emily Kerr interviews Laura Laker, Sunday Times and Guardian journalist, about her new book on Britain’s National Cycle NetworkEK: Laura, your book is called Potholes and Pavements. Why? LL: The name was chosen as a reflection of the state of the network.

Aug 1, 2023 | dallasfed.org | Emily Kerr |Tyler Atkinson

Fed policymakers working to reduce inflation have closely monitored how fast wages have risen. The rate of wage growth exceeded 5 percent in 2022 amid a rapid recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic and extremely tight labor market conditions. Wage growth seems to be cooling this year but remains well above the 3 percent pace of 2019.