On Tuesday, a Reuters poll revealed that both imports and exports in China are expected to have continued to decline in January.
New Zealand's inflation expectations for two years eased slightly in the Q1, a survey revealed, with the RZNB forecast of the yearly inflation growth at 2.02%, slightly down from 2.03% in the prior quarter.
The Central Bank of China stated that it is set to abolish permits for companies to open bank accounts by the 2019 end, in line with a directive to diminish administrative red tape.
Consumption growth in China is expected to slow further in 2019, the Commerce Ministry stated, adding that weaker growth in the prior year was amid "periodic" weakness in car sales and housing-related spending.
The Chinese car producer Geely reported record high sales of 158,400 cars in January, the chairman of Geely Li Shufu says.
Qatar's Foreign Minister Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani and his French counterpart Jean-Yves Le Drian signed a strategic dialogue deal at a meeting in Doha.
World Bank is ready to invest $400M in Lebanon over the next five years to create job opportunities for the youth generation, a World Bank delegation says.
Russia plans to spend over $391B on national strategic projects in 2019-2024 to ensure scientific, technological and socioeconomic breakthrough, the Russian government says.
Auto sales in Pakistan declined 3.2% during the first seven months of the current fiscal year, the Pakistan Automotive Manufacturers Association reports.
The heads of Russia, Turkey and Iran plan to meet at the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi to discuss the settlement in Syria, the Kremlin reports.
Apple's iPhone sales in China declined 20% year-over-year in the Q4 of 2018, while sales for smartphones made by rival Huawei rose 23%, data from IDC revealed.
The German trade surplus with the US, causing some tensions with the US President Donald Trump, dropped last year, though remained at around $55.37B, data revealed.
Most small and medium enterprises in Ireland are likely to begin their planning for Britain's quit from the EU and around 40% have postponed or cancelled investment due to it, a survey revealed.
The UK economic growth slowed markedly in late 2018 to the weakest pace in six years, as Brexit uncertainties hammered investments and the global economic slowdown affected trade.
By the middle of the second part of Monday's London session crude oil prices declined. From a technical analysis perspective, the surge caused by production cuts had ended and the prices retraced back downwards.
On Monday, it was revealed by EU officials that the European Union's Finance Ministers are discussing the creation of a single budget for all the Euro Zone countries. The move would integrate the economies of the member countries more closely, increasing total output.
On Monday, the state owned news agency of Spain EFE reported that the Prime Minister of Spain is considering calling early elections on April 14. The reason for the decision is most likely the possibility of losing a key vote in the parliament.
On Monday, the Oil Minister of Iraq announced that there are still disagreements over sharing oil profits between the Iraqi government, Petrochina and Exxon Mobil. Due to that reason the new South Integrated Project is not moving forward.
Global stock indices surged higher on Monday, as the global markets were looking forward to the resumption of trade negotiations between the United States and China.
On Monday, the value of the Swiss Franc experienced a sudden flash crash. Namely, the pair experienced a brief one percent drop caused by large orders being executed in a climate of low liquidity.
The German Justice Minister Katarina Barley stated on Monday that creation of hard border between Ireland and Northern Ireland as a result of Brexit was unacceptable.
The EU Economic Commissioner Pierre Moscovici stated on Monday that the member states must be prepared for all Brexit scenarios.
The European Central Bank's Vice President Luis de Guindos stated on Monday that core inflation in the Euro Zone is expected to surge in the mid term.
The UAE Economy Minister Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri stated on Monday that the UK has tried to start negotiations on post-Brexit trade agreement with his country and other regional states.