The European Central Bank is unlikely to increase the size of the 1.46 trillion euro asset-purchase programme in 2016 despite ECB President Mario Draghi comments that additional monetary stimulus is still on the table, according to an annual Financial Times poll.
Japan's core consumer prices climbed for the first time in five months in November, whereas household spending declined, putting the Bank of Japan's view that robust consumption will boost inflation into question.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined more than expected last week, adding to signs labour market conditions continued to tighten.
The UK economy grew less strongly than previously estimated in both the second and third quarters, providing the Bank of England with more reason to remain cautious as it ponders when to raise interest rates from all-time low.
Canada's economic growth was unexpectedly flat in October after shrinking a month earlier, due to drop in manufacturing, utilities and retail sales, Statistics Canada reported.
The UK economy grew less strongly than previously estimated in both the second and third quarters, providing the Bank of England with more reason to remain cautious as it ponders when to raise interest rates from all-time low.
Factory orders for long-lasting goods including autos, airplanes and electronics were flat in November, as a strong Dollar and struggling global economy weigh on US manufacturers.
New Zealand trade deficit shrank more than expected in November as exports rose, while imports were also stronger.
Switzerland's trade surplus shrank notable in November as exports dropped, according to the Federal Statistical Office. The trade surplus dropped to CHF 3.14 billion from CHF 4.08 billion in October.
The US economy grew at a slightly slower pace than initially expected in the third quarter.
British retail sales grew slightly less than expected in the run-up to Christmas and the outlook for January sales figures was weak, according to the Confederation of British Industry's survey.
European Central Bank member and Bundesbank President Jens Weidmann predicted the economic recovery in the Euro zone to pick up marginally next year, but not by enough to lower unemployment.
New Zealand businesses marked an optimistic end to 2015, with confidence surging to the highest level since April as recent economic data pointed to robust growth in the year ahead.
The Bank of Japan surprised market participants by announcing its intentions to increase purchases of exchange-traded funds and prolonging the maturity of bonds it buys to boost investment in the economy.
Canada's inflation rate accelerated in November to the fastest pace in a year as higher gasoline prices dropped out of annual calculations, bringing the key gauge closer to the Bank of Canada's 2% goal.
After seven years of maintaining the federal funds rate near zero, the Fed announced its first rate hike in almost a decade, signalling its growing confidence in the world's number one economy.
Sales at British retailers rose more than expected in November amid promotion campaign in the run up to Black Friday.
German business confidence unexpectedly weakened in December amid some concerns over the domestic economy.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits fell last week, a sign of the labour market's health.
New Zealand's economy expanded more than economists had predicted in the third quarter, driven by manufacturing and retail spending, which compensated for a decline in milk powder production.
Japan's exports declined in November at the fastest pace in almost three years, as shipments to Asia fell in a worrying sign that sluggishness in overseas demand could derail economic growth.
British unemployment fell to pre-crisis levels in the three months through October, whereas pay growth continued to slow, bolstering the Bank of England's intention to keep interest rates ultralow.
Manufacturers in the Euro zone are enjoying a solid end to 2015, with a corresponding measure advancing in December to the highest level in almost two years.
After seven years of maintaining the federal funds rate near zero, the Fed announced its first rate hike in almost a decade, signalling its growing confidence in the world's number one economy.