Census Bureau releases business formation statistics for US and Puerto Rico
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What happened
The Census Bureau released new Business Formation Statistics (BFS) for September 2026 on October 14. This standard product, which provides timely information on new business applications and formations in the United States and Puerto Rico, was developed through a research collaboration involving the University of Notre Dame, the Federal Reserve System, the University of Maryland, and the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta.
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Why it matters
The BFS offers high-frequency information on new business formations across the United States and Puerto Rico. Additionally, the Census Bureau released the Business Trends and Outlook Survey (BTOS) on October 8, which measures business conditions across the U.S. economy.
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Who's involved
- University of Notre DameCollaborates with the Federal Reserve System on the BFS data product.
- Federal Reserve SystemCollaborates with the University of Notre Dame on the BFS data product.
- Puerto RicoIs included in the scope of the Business Formation Statistics.
- Federal Reserve BankOperates as a necessary regional component of the Federal Reserve System.
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The entities involved
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University of Notre Dame
Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Indiana, United States
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Federal Reserve System
central banking system of the United States
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Puerto Rico
unincorporated territory of the United States of America