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monetary policy

  • October 22, 2026

Latin American Growth Decelerates to 2 Percent as Global Pressures Tighten Financial Conditions

San José, Costa Rica — The Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean (ECLAC) has released its latest macroeconomic…
  • October 16, 2026

Federal Reserve Chair Asserts Artificial Intelligence Will Fundamentally Reshape Global Monetary Policy

San José, Costa Rica — BANGKOK — Speaking during a high-profile panel at the annual meetings of the International Monetary…
  • October 5, 2026

Euro Plummets Below Key Threshold Amid Mounting French Debt Pressures and Spanish Political Uncertainty

San José, Costa Rica — The Euro has slipped below the critical 1.12 threshold against the US dollar, marking its…
  • October 2, 2026

Central Bank Decision Keeps Interest Rates High as Dollar Continues Annual Slide

San José, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican currency market experienced another week of micro-fluctuations, ultimately closing with a slight…
  • September 24, 2026

Costa Rica Colón Set for Year-End Surge as Analysts Warn of Tourism Impact

San José, Costa Rica — The Costa Rican colón is poised to strengthen further against the US dollar toward the…
  • September 4, 2026

Trump Threatens to Sever Trade Ties Over Federal Reserve Interest Rates

San José, Costa Rica — President Donald Trump has issued a dramatic ultimatum connecting American monetary policy directly with global…
  • August 28, 2026

Rising Use of USD Stablecoins Threatens Monetary Sovereignty in Emerging Markets

San José, Costa Rica — At the annual Jackson Hole economic symposium, central bankers and financial leaders gathered to dissect…
  • July 2, 2026

Divisive Appointment Puts Central Bank Policy Under Scrutiny

San José, Costa Rica — San José – In a contentious legislative session on Thursday, former Minister of Finance Rudolf…
  • June 29, 2026

Costa Rica Sets Final Deadline for Old Colón Coins

San José, Costa Rica — The Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR) has announced a definitive end date for the…
  • June 24, 2026

Final Days for Old Colón Coins as New Designs Take Over

San José, Costa Rica — SAN JOSÉ – The clock is ticking for Costa Rica’s older coins. The Central Bank…