Japan's household spending went down 1.5% on a yearly basis in November for the ninth month in a row amid stagnant wages, hinting the challenge Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's government faces in reinvigorating the economy.
According to the Office for National Statistics the UK economy went up slightly faster than forecasted during the first three months following the European Union referendum.
New orders for US-made capital goods advanced more than expected in November due to strong demand for machinery and primary metals, suggesting some of the oil-related drag on manufacturing was starting to fade.
Existing home sales in the United States rose for the third consecutive month in November, surprising markets and hitting their highest level for almost a decade.
According to the latest data released New Zealand's trade balance accelerated in November, but remained in negative territory for the fifth consecutive month.
German business morale rose to the highest level in December since February 2014, suggesting the country's businesses were not affected by Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidential elections.
Both building permits and housing starts dropped more than expected last month, suggesting that the Q4 growth rate could be possibly revised downwards.
Consumer prices in the Euro zone advanced in line with analysts' expectations last month, official data showed on Friday.
Canadian manufacturing sales dropped unexpectedly in October, suggesting economic growth slowed in the Q4, official figures revealed on Thursday.
US consumer prices rose at a slower pace last month compared with October but the underlying inflation trend remained promising.
Britain's retail sales advanced unexpectedly during previous month as Black Friday discounts led consumers to splurge on electronics and household goods.
US retail sales rose modestly last month due to lower sales of motor vehicles, official figures revealed on Wednesday.
The number of unemployment benefit claims in Britain rose less than expected last month, while the unemployment rate held steady.
US import prices dropped markedly last month after two consecutive monthly gains, amid the lower cost of imported petroleum and stronger US Dollar.
The Euro zone's employment growth slowed in the September quarter, official figures revealed on Tuesday.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK's cost of living went up to 1.2% in November, showing the highest level in more than two years.
Residential property values in Australia developed slower than was expected in the third quarter, while sharp gains in Sydney continued to stoke concerns about an overheating market.
Mood of American shoppers improved markedly in December, following Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidency elections, official figures revealed on Friday.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped from five-week highs last week, official figures revealed on Thursday.
The Euro zone's bond markets tumbled shortly, while the Euro moved markedly higher after the European Central Bank signalled on Thursday that it would begin to cut back the stimulus program starting from April 2017.
The number of job openings was little changed in October, official figures revealed on Wednesday.
British industrial production posted the biggest monthly fall in more than four years in October after the temporary shutdown of the UK's largest oilfield.
Higher households and public sector spending helped to boost the Euro zone's GDP growth in the Q3, official figures revealed on Tuesday.
Canada's trade balance advanced more than expected in October, official data showed on Tuesday.