Germany posted some positive fundamentals at the end if the trading week, as the nation's industrial production rebounded in September following a decline in the preceding month, while trade surplus widened.
The European Commission cut is Euro zone growth outlook, saying the region's economy would expand 0.8% this year, 1.1% next year and 1.7% in 2016.
Although, Australia's job market rebounded in October, the nation's unemployment rate remained steady at 6.2%, at an almost twelve-year high, a sign many businesses are reluctant to hire amid uncertain economic environment and that RBA will keep interest rates at record low for a while.
Building permits in Canada rebounded in September after a sharp drop in the preceding month.
As widely expected, the Old Lady on Threadneedle Street left the monetary policy intact in November, keeping interest rates at ultra-low of 0.5% and the volume of asset purchases at 375 billion pounds.
The number of first-time jobless claims dropped more than expected in the week ended November 1, adding to signs companies are getting increasingly reluctant to lay off employees as the nation's economy strengthens.
In line with expectations, the European Central Bank held its interest rates unchanged at all-time low levels, with benchmark lending rate remaining at 0.05% and deposit rate staying at negative 0.2%.
Unemployment rate in New Zealand declined more than expected in the third quarter, with a rate of job creation outpacing population growth, while the number of jobless people dropped as economic activity continues to strengthen.
Deflation threats continue to surround the Swiss economy, as the recent data showed consumer price inflation recorded a flat 0% change in October, compared with a timid increase of 0.1% in September.
Business activity in Britain's services sector slowed sharply in October amid mounting economic uncertainty in the UK. Markit/CIPS services PMI dropped to the lowest level in 17 months of 56.2, down from 58.7 a month earlier.
US private sector created 230,000 jobs in October, the most since June, as mid-sized companies added 122,000 jobs in the reported month, the most employees in more than seven years.
Services sector in the Euro area continued to expand in October, but at a slower pace than a month earlier. The services PMI came in at 52.3, down from 52.4 registered in September.
In September Australians appeared to be more willing to open their wallets and spend, as the nation's retail sales surged more than expected due to the iPhone 6 release.
Canada's trade balance unexpectedly swung to a surplus in September, caused be a plunge in energy imports and an increase in cars and parts exports.
Activity in the British construction sector slowed more than expected in October, recording the slowest growth in five months, as signs of a slowdown in the housing market caused a decline of building of new homes.
US trade deficit widened more than expected in September as exports dropped to the lowest level in five months, indicating slowing global demand could hamper growth of the world's biggest economy in final quarter of the year.
The European Commission cut is Euro zone growth outlook, saying the region's economy would expand 0.8% this year, 1.1% next year and 1.7% in 2016.
The number of home-construction permits issued in Australia dropped in September, pushing the local currency to the lowest level in two weeks.
Uncertainties surrounding future global outlook, including geopolitical developments and market volatility, are hampering Canada's growth, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said.
Activity in the UK's manufacturing sector unexpectedly surged in October thanks to strong domestic demand, but export orders dropped again amid ongoing troubles in the neighbouring trading partner—the Euro zone.
Manufacturing activity in the world's biggest economy unexpectedly rose in October and automobiles sales were robust, alleviating concerns of a moderation in economic growth in the final quarter of the year.
Activity growth in Germany's manufacturing sector accelerated in October from the previous month, when it slid into the contraction territory.
Activity growth in China's manufacturing sector slowed in October, despite a streak of government's incentives aimed at bolstering growth, indicating that more support will be needed to underpin the world's second largest economy.
Canada's economy unexpectedly contracted for the first time this year, after stalling in the previous month, affected by weak manufacturing and falling oil and gas extraction output.