Contrary to expectations, British unemployment rate suddenly fell, while wages rose at their fastest pace in more than six years.
Consumer prices in the US declined in August as cheaper gasoline kept inflation below the targeted level of the Fed.
The Euro zone inflation unexpectedly eased in August, reinforcing the view the European Central Bank will expand its bond-buying programme to deal with economic risks associated with weak prices.
New Zealand's current account balance returned back to deficit in the second quarter as exports of forestry and meat declined, while imports of petroleum rose.
The Bank of Japan refrained from boosting stimulus, as the policy board decided by an 8-1 majority vote to leave its monetary policy unchanged.
The UK annual rate of inflation returned to zero in August after a positive reading in July, driven by falls in fuel and clothing prices.
US consumer spending rose in August at a healthy pace, suggesting a strong domestic demand that could prompt Fed policy makers to raise interest rates on Thursday.
Economic sentiment in Europe's powerhouse continued to deteriorate in September amid concerns over slowing demand in emerging economies, which dampens the economic outlook for Germany's export-oriented economy.
Industrial output in Japan fell more than initially estimated in July, while the tertiary industry activity index, which tracks the change in the total value of services purchased by businesses, showed a slight growth over the same period.
In Switzerland, deflationary pressures remained an acute threat in August, as the gauge of producer and import prices in the reported month declined at the fastest pace in more than six decades, while retail sales figure also posted a negative growth.
Minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia's meeting showed there is no need to ease monetary policy further, as the weaker Australian Dollar and previous rate cuts continue to support the economy.
Industrial output in the Euro area increased at its fastest pace since February, rising 0.6% in July, well ahead of market expectations of a 0.3% increase, suggesting that a positive contribution to growth is likely in the third quarter.
Factory production and fixed-asset investment in China were both weaker than expected, underscoring the growing challenge for the government in reaching its full year growth goal of around 7%.
British construction output unexpectedly fell in July, reversing a bounce in the previous month.
US producer prices remained flat last month, suggesting benign inflation pressures that could impact the Fed's decision whether to hike rates this week.
The bunch of data from the Euroland showed that consumer prices in Germany saw their growth rate unchanged in August, while industrial production in Italy strengthened in July.
The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee of the BoE voted 1-0-8 to keep its benchmark interest rate at a record-low 0.5%.
New Zealand manufacturing sector expanded in August, as the negative impact of the decrease in dairy prices was offset by the positive effect of the weaker New Zealand Dollar.
China has experienced relatively weak inflation over the last year, due to the drop in global fuel prices and slowing domestic activity.
The nine-member Monetary Policy Committee of the BoE voted 1-0-8 to keep its benchmark interest rate at a record-low 0.5%.
The number of Americans seeking first-time unemployment benefits declines last week, highlighting the persistent strength of the labour market.
The New Zealand Dollar dropped almost 1.5% after the Reserve Bank of New Zealand slashed interest rates for the third time this year to cushion the nation's economy amid weak dairy prices and softness in construction.
The Bank of Canada kept its key interest rate on hold at 0.5% and said the nation's resource sector continues to adjust to lower prices for oil and other commodities.
The fresh output and trade data added to signs of slowing momentum in economic growth in the UK.