Business Applications with Planned Wages for Iowa
WBUSAPPWNSAIA • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
90.00
Year-over-Year Change
28.57%
Date Range
5/6/2006 - 6/28/2025
Summary
This economic trend tracks new business applications in Iowa that report planned wages. It provides insights into entrepreneurial activity and hiring plans, which are key indicators of economic growth and labor market conditions.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The Business Applications with Planned Wages for Iowa series measures the number of new business applications filed in Iowa that include information on planned wages. This data offers valuable signals about the state's entrepreneurial climate and hiring intentions, which can inform economic analysis and policymaking.
Methodology
The data is collected and published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Historical Context
This trend is closely monitored by economists, investors, and policymakers to assess Iowa's economic performance and outlook.
Key Facts
- Iowa had 7,695 new business applications with planned wages in 2022.
- The series reached a record high of 9,305 applications in 2020.
- Business applications with planned wages provide an early signal of hiring intentions.
FAQs
Q: What does this economic trend measure?
A: This trend tracks the number of new business applications filed in Iowa that include information on planned wages, providing insights into entrepreneurial activity and hiring intentions in the state.
Q: Why is this trend relevant for users or analysts?
A: This data offers valuable signals about Iowa's economic performance and outlook, informing analysis and policy decisions by economists, investors, and policymakers.
Q: How is this data collected or calculated?
A: The data is collected and published by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Q: How is this trend used in economic policy?
A: Policymakers and analysts closely monitor this trend to assess the state's entrepreneurial climate and labor market conditions, which can inform economic development strategies and workforce policies.
Q: Are there update delays or limitations?
A: The data is published with a lag, and may not fully capture the most recent economic conditions in Iowa.
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Citation
U.S. Census Bureau, Business Applications with Planned Wages for Iowa (WBUSAPPWNSAIA), retrieved from FRED.