Factoid - Friday, June 12, 2026

The Census Bureau reported that total U.S. business applications rose 3.7% in May. High propensity applications – those that have a high likelihood of turning into a business with payroll – declined 0.3% over the month. Total business applications are up 17.0% year-over-year, while high propensity applications are up only 3.7% over the same period.
Posted on Friday, June 12, 2026 @ 8:05 AM

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