Category: Markets News & Analysis

U.S. and Costa Rica Forge Biometric Border Pact Ahead of Global Entry Integration

On June 25, 2025, U.S. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles announced a biometric border partnership and Costa Rica’s inclusion in Global Entry, ahead of a December 26, 2025 U.S. mandate requiring all non-U.S. travelers to undergo biometric entry and exit checks.

Nov, 21 2025

Federal Reserve Rate Cut Bets Lift Dow, S&P 500, Nasdaq to Record Highs

U.S. stocks hit fresh records as investors bet on a Fed rate cut next week. A sharp 911,000-job downward revision to employment data strengthened the case for easing, even as tariffs raised inflation questions. The Dow rose 196 points, the S&P 500 gained 0.3%, and the Nasdaq added 0.4%. The 10-year Treasury yield ticked up to 4.08%.

Sep, 10 2025