• January 9, 2026
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economic outlook

  • 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…
  • December 17, 2025

Special Regimes Cool as Domestic Economy Gains Traction in Costa Rica

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – The engine of Costa Rica’s economic growth experienced a subtle…
  • December 11, 2025

Fuel Chamber Predicts Lower Gas Prices for Coming Year

San José, Costa Rica — San José, Costa Rica – Costa Rican drivers may see continued relief at the pump…
  • December 9, 2025

Tour Operators Warn Strong Colón Puts Thousands of Jobs at Risk

San José, Costa Rica — San José – Costa Rica’s vital tourism sector is sounding the alarm, warning that the…
  • November 28, 2025

Colón Reaches Historic High Pressuring National Exporters

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The Costa Rican Colón continued its relentless climb against the U.S. dollar…