• January 31, 2026
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economic outlook

  • January 30, 2026

Costa Rica Braces for Economic Slowdown in 2026

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rica’s economy is projected to cool down in 2026, with the…
  • January 29, 2026

Costa Rica Navigates Economic Crossroads Amid Growth and Threats

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rica’s economy showcased robust health in 2025, expanding by 4.2%, nearly…
  • January 26, 2026

Costa Rica Braces for Slower but Stable Economic Growth

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The Costa Rican economy is projected to enter a phase…
  • January 13, 2026

New 2026 Minimum Wage Law Boosts Salaries Across Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José – As of January 1, 2026, a mandatory minimum wage increase has taken…
  • January 8, 2026

Costa Rica Grapples With Persistent Deflation

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s economy closed the year in a state of deflation, with…
  • January 6, 2026

Free Trade Zones Propel Costa Rican Growth Amid Domestic Slowdown

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s economy is projected to grow by a robust 4.5% in…
  • December 29, 2025

Insurance Market Growth Slows as Claims Outpace Premiums

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – Costa Rica’s insurance sector continued its expansion in October 2025, posting a…
  • December 19, 2025

Low Inflation Poses New Threat to Costa Rica’s Economic Stability

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – While international credit rating agency Fitch Ratings has reaffirmed Costa Rica’s ‘BB’…
  • December 17, 2025

Year-End Optimism Lifts Costa Rican Consumer Confidence

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – A wave of renewed optimism is sweeping through Costa Rican…
  • December 17, 2025

Surge in Optimism Lifts Costa Rican Consumer Confidence

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rican consumer confidence finished 2025 on a positive upswing, marking the…