Community Bankers of Iowa Monthly Banker Update June 2014 | Seite 17

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Banking: The loan-volume index advanced to a robust 75.4
from 73.1 in April. The checking-deposit index declined to 54.8
from April’s 65.1, while the index for certificates of deposit and
other savings instruments dipped to 40.3 from April’s 42.0.
Hiring: Rural Mainstreet businesses continue to hire at a solid
pace. The May hiring index was unchanged from April’s very
strong 64.0. “Currently the Rural Mainstreet economy is adding
jobs at a pace well above the long-term average. Furthermore,
the region’s employment has returned to pre-recession levels,”
said Goss.
Confidence: The confidence index, which reflects expectations
for the economy six months out, fell to 51.6 from last month