June 2024 Labor Market Report

June 2024 Labor Market Report

An economic update On Friday, the latest employment report for June 2024 was released, and it offers some interesting insights into the current labor market. Total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 206,000, showing steady growth, particularly in sectors such as...

Breaking Economic News: May PCE Data

Breaking Economic News: May PCE Data

The latest PCE data shows inflation cooling to its lowest rate since March 2021. Core PCE rose just 2.6% year-over-year in May, signaling that the Fed's monetary policy might be working. Key takeaways: Monthly core PCE up 0.1% Headline inflation flat for the month...

An evening with Ocean First Institute

We recently had the pleasure of hosting a wonderful evening with the Ocean First Institute at Private Wealth Management of Coral Gables. The event featured delightful wine and charcuterie, fostering an atmosphere of learning and engagement. Ocean First Institute is...

Inflation Eases: May 2024 CPI Report Highlights

Inflation Eases: May 2024 CPI Report Highlights

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report revealed a significant shift in the inflation landscape. For May, the CPI remained flat compared to the previous month, marking a 3.3% increase from a year ago. This slight loosening of inflationary pressures brings some...

Nvidia Begins Trading After 10-for-1 Stock Split

Nvidia Begins Trading After 10-for-1 Stock Split

Nvidia (NVDA) shares began trading on a new 10-for-1 split basis, reducing the stock price from $1208.88 to $120.88. This move makes owning Nvidia shares more accessible to retail investors. Stock splits, like this one, lower the price of individual shares without...

US Economy Adds More Jobs in May Than Expected

US Economy Adds More Jobs in May Than Expected

The latest data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reveals that the US economy added 272,000 nonfarm payroll jobs in May, significantly surpassing the expected 180,000. Despite this positive job growth, the unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4% from 3.9% in...

A Ride Along With Chief Ed Hudak

A Ride Along With Chief Ed Hudak

I had the privilege of joining Chief Ed Hudak for a ride-along with the Coral Gables Police Department, and the experience was nothing short of enlightening. Spending the day alongside Chief Hudak and witnessing the dedication and professionalism of our local officers...