Major transportation planning and key regional economic indicators will drive the Dallas–Fort Worth business agenda this week, sharing the spotlight with retail earnings reports and regional market events.

Monday, Aug. 31

• Dallas Fed Manufacturing Outlook: The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas releases its monthly manufacturing survey, providing a fresh pulse check on Texas factory output following positive activity in July.
• North Texas Infrastructure Summit: The North Texas Commission launches its two-day transportation summit at the Irving Convention Center. Regional mayors, top officials from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) and the North Central Texas Council of Governments (NCTCOG), and major construction engineering firms like AECOM will convene to discuss infrastructure funding and mobility projects. Advance registration required.

Tuesday, Sept. 1

• Service Sector Health Check:The Dallas Fed follows up with its regional Service Sector Survey. The data will measure revenue trends and staffing levels across retail and hospitality following mixed performance earlier this summer.
• National Labor Market Insights: The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) publishes its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey (JOLTS), revealing whether national hiring and worker turnover remained stable through August.
• Texas Corporate Earnings: Tech hardware manufacturer Dell Technologies and sporting goods retailer Academy Sports + Outdoors headline Tuesday’s corporate financial releases.

Wednesday, Sept. 2

• The Federal Reserve’s Beige Book: The Federal Reserve unveils its national Beige Book report, summarizing regional economic sentiment across all 12 districts. The previous Texas assessment noted durable consumer spending despite elevated gasoline costs, though lower-income households displayed greater price sensitivity.
• Author Talk at Interabang Books: Texas attorney and author Tom Fox speaks at Dallas’s Interabang Books to discuss his work, Deluge Before Dawn: Heartbreak, Survival and Resilience After the Guadalupe River Raged, detailing the aftermath of the 2025 Central Texas flood disaster.
• National Retail Earnings: Consumer-facing corporations announcing quarterly results include HP Inc., American Eagle Outfitters, Ollie’s Bargain Outlet, and Tilly’s.

Thursday, Sept. 3

• First Monday Trade Days Kicks Off: The massive Canton First Monday Trade Days begins its monthly four-day run in East Texas, drawing thousands of shoppers across 450 acres of vendor booths.
• Copart and National Retail Reports: Dallas-based online vehicle auction platform Copart delivers its fiscal fourth-quarter results, alongside earnings from Lululemon, The Campbell’s Co., Victoria’s Secret, Smith & Wesson, Torrid, and Zumiez.