Good morning. Thank you, Daron [Peschel], for that kind introduction. And welcome, everyone, to the Dallas Fed’s Houston branch. I’m looking forward to my conversation with Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher, chancellor of Houston City College, in just a few minutes. As I travel through the Dallas Fed’s district, I talk extensively with workers, bankers, business executives and community leaders, just as we’re doing here today. These dialogues matter for two reasons. First, they provide nuanced, up-to-date information. I’m grateful to everyone who takes time to talk. Your perspectives help me learn how people are experiencing ... (full story)