$120M project kick-starts Queen Creek downtown development, adds Postino, Snooze and more

Developers broke ground on the highly anticipated project dubbed The Switchyard in the heart of Queen Creek’s Ellsworth Loop corridor on May 7.The $120 million mixed-use project developed by Creation and in partnership with Horizon Real Estate Ltd. will transform the fast-growing town’s downtown area and bring in 54,000 square feet of commercial space and…

Read More

Unemployment claims in Indiana increased last week

Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Indiana rose last week compared with the week prior, the U.S. Department of Labor said Thursday. New jobless claims, a proxy for layoffs, increased to 2,789 in the week ending May 3, up from 2,566 the week before, the Labor Department said. Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Indiana…

Read More

Canada unemployment rate jumps to 6.9% in April

Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April and the employment number was largely flat with minimal gains of net 7,400 jobs, Statistics Canada data showed on Friday. Market reaction: [CAD/] Link: COMMENTARY ALI JAFFERY, Canada’s unemployment rate rose to 6.9% in April and the employment number was largely flat with minimal gains of net…

Read More