Methodology and Editorial Standards

Allocators need to know what a number means before they rely on it. This page explains how we source, check, present and correct the figures in our research. Our indicators live on the Data Hub, and our analysis lives in the Insights.

What we publish

Each article is anchored to a recent, real development: a data release, a rule change, a rating action, a deal, a central bank decision or a major investment announcement. We then explain what it means for investors in Costa Rica. Every article is filed under one of four categories: Market Data & Trends, Regulatory & Tax, Private Capital Mechanics, or Deal Frameworks.

Where our numbers come from

We start with primary sources: the Central Bank of Costa Rica (BCCR), Procomer, CINDE, the Ministry of Finance (Hacienda), the securities regulator SUGEVAL, the US Federal Reserve, the IMF and World Bank, and the rating agencies. We use reputable news outlets to confirm and add context, and we link every source at the bottom of each article.

How we verify

• We check each figure against at least two sources where two exist, and we say so when only one is available.
• We never estimate or invent a statistic. If a figure cannot be verified, we leave it out or label it preliminary or unconfirmed.
• We do not quote live prices such as oil, exchange rates or index levels unless they come from a source dated the same day.
• We paraphrase our sources and keep direct quotations short.
• Research is compiled with the assistance of automated tools and checked against the sources linked in each article.

Reading our data correctly

Official statistics are revised, so we state the series and the date. For example, the BCCR’s monthly activity index (IMAE) is reported on a trend-cycle basis, which smooths month-to-month noise and can change as new data arrives. Foreign direct investment figures are often preliminary, and large one-off transactions can distort a period, so we show them separately. Growth rates are year over year unless we say otherwise.

How we build charts and tables

Charts and tables use only verified figures in the same unit and a clearly labelled period. We do not chart a series we cannot verify. When a series includes negative values or runs longer than six points, we use a table instead of bars so that nothing is hidden or distorted. Each chart or table names its source and date.

Opinion versus fact

We separate what happened from what we think it means. Where we offer a view about the future, we label it “our read, not a forecast.” Every article includes a section on where the story is weaker, so you can see the strongest counterpoints.

Corrections

If you find an error, write to info@costaricainvestorinsights.com and name the article and the figure. We correct confirmed errors in the article, and for a material change we add a dated note.

Limits

Our content is general market commentary and is not investment, legal or tax advice. Always do your own diligence and consult qualified advisors before committing capital.