Job growth could slow

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The Dallas Federal Reserve Board is predicting employment growth in Texas to slow down a bit in 2019. Last year saw 2.4 percent job growth, but the Fed predicts 1.5 percent job growth this year. One reason, says Fed Economist Keith Phillips, is that fewer workers will be needed, and he says there remains uncertainty over trade. He also says the state could survive a major drop in oil prices because of our diversified economy.

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