Monday, Sept. 28

The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas’ monthly manufacturing survey will shine a light on the pressures producers are facing as economic headwinds persist. Are input prices still rising? What are wages doing? Is there a slowdown in ordering? 

Tuesday, Sept. 29

AIGA Dallas brings Dora Drimalas, founder and executive creative director of Hybrid Design, to Interabang Books to talk about the designer’s work with Amazon, Nike, Lululemon and more. 

Key economic reports released today include the JOLTS (Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey), The Conference Board’s Consumer Confidence report and the Dallas Fed’s service and retail sector survey. 

Earnings: Carnival Corp. and Carmax

Wednesday, Sept. 30

D-FW’s unemployment rate crept up to 4.6% in July, the highest since the same month five years ago. New metropolitan employment and unemployment numbers are released Wednesday even as federal monetary leaders try to balance inflation, economic growth and jobs. 

Gas prices are still hovering around $4 a gallon. The Dallas Fed’s Energy Survey is released Wednesday to show how that is impacting Texas’ prolific oil and gas sector. 

Earnings: Micron and ConAgra Brands, maker of Swiss Miss, Slim Jim, Birds Eye and Healthy Choice

Thursday, Oct. 1

Dallas Regional Chamber CEO Brad Cheves and other leaders will update the organization’s strategic plan at Engage DRC at the chamber’s offices.

Financial cable news network CNBC is hosting its second annual AI Forum in North Texas, including heavyweight speakers such as billionaires Kyle Bass and John Arnold and AT&T chief data and AI officer Andy Markus.

Dallas Morning News writer Sarah Hepola will talk with columnist Robert Wilonsky about her new book, The Only Thing There Is to Want: A Memoir of Three Loves, at Interabang Books. 

The North Texas stop for the Texas Venture Fest will be at the Kiln coworking space in Dallas and feature Michael Phillips, chief operating officer of T.D. Jakes Enterprises. The event is intended as a chance for local entrepreneurs to discuss opportunities and connect. 

Earnings: Accenture, Nike and McCormick & Co.

Friday, Oct. 2

Dallas Federal Reserve Fifth Annual Workshop on the Macroeconomic Implications of Migration will include speakers from Yale, Georgetown, the Brookings Institution and several more from Federal Reserve Bank branches across the country.