Australian retail sales dropped unexpectedly in February, generating major concerns about the outlook for the economy.
The Canadian economy expanded at a stronger than expected pace in January, suggesting that the economy performed well in the Q1 of 2017
Data released on Friday showed that the UK's current account deficit hit a five-year record low, which surprised many experts.
Data released on Thursday revealed that the Swiss KOF leading indicator surged slightly over the month of March, reconfirming the strong February data and suggesting a better-than-expected growth of the country's economy.
The US economy expanded at a stronger than initially expected pace during the final quarter of 2016 amid higher consumer spending.
Pending home sales increased substantially and, thus, surprised many experts, who did not expect such a leap.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased significantly despite experts' pessimistic forecasts.
In March, the German Business Climate Index rose more than many experts estimated.
Canadian inflation rose for the second consecutive month in February, matching market forecasts.
Orders for US-manufactured long-lasting goods rose more than expected last month, official figures revealed on Friday.
The annual trade deficit in New Zealand hit a record of $3.8B in the year ended February 2017, appearing to be the largest since April 2009, Stats NZ reported on Thursday.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, hitting the highest level over the past seven weeks, official figures revealed on Thursday.
UK retail sales posted the largest drop in almost seven years in the three-month period to February amid higher fuel prices that put pressure on household budgets.
As markets expected, the Reserve Bank of New Zealand left its monetary policy unchanged at its March meeting on Wednesday amid high global uncertainties.
Residential home sales plunged in February despite the promising start of the year. Contrary to experts' forecasts, total existing home sales slipped 3.7% over the month of February.
Dairy product prices rose unexpectedly at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction, official data showed.
Canadian retail sales rose more than experts estimated, following a decline in the previous month.
British inflation surpassed the Bank of England's target of 2% last month, official figures released on Tuesday showed.
The minutes, which were released on Tuesday, showed that members of the RBA were generally upbeat about both global and domestic economic growth.
Canadian wholesale sales rose markedly in January, posting the largest monthly gain in more than seven years.
Manufacturing sales soared 0.6% in January, Statistics Canada reported on Friday. Growth remained positive for the third consecutive month.
US industrial production was unchanged last month, while market analysts anticipated an increase, official figures revealed on Friday.
The number of Americans who filed for unemployment insurance last week decreased to 241,000, a survey from the Labor Department revealed on Thursday, following the preceding week's 243,000 filings.
As expected, the Swiss National Bank left its interest rates at historic lows at its monetary policy meeting on Thursday.