Newly built home sales, which make up 7.8% of the housing market, dropped to near a one-year low last month following two consecutive months of gains.
Sentiment among German investors declined less than expected in October, while sentiment in the automotive industry even improved, despite the emissions scandal at Volkswagen and slowdown in the emerging markets.
Canada's inflation cooled more than expected in September amid a steep fall in gasoline prices.
The People Bank of China cut interest rates for the sixth time in less than a year, and it lowered the amount of cash that banks must hold as reserves in an attempt to kick-start growth in its slowing economy.
While a hike of the UK's ultra-low interest rates is not certain, households should be ready for higher borrowing costs, Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said.
US manufacturing activity unexpectedly rose to the highest level in five month in October, suggesting possible improvement in the sector, which is suffering from a strong US Dollar and sluggish global demand.
Activity in the Euro zone's manufacturing sector grew at the same pace as in September, with mixed data coming from the region's biggest economies, Germany and France.
The European Central Bank maintained interest rates unchanged at a record low 0.05% and kept the deposit rate and marginal lending rate at –0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.
Canada's retail sales data surprised to the upside, posting better than expected numbers in August.
Retail sales in the UK surged much more than expected in September, fuelling optimism over the country's economic outlook and supporting the case for an interest rate hike.
The number of Americans seeking unemployment benefits rose less than expected last week, but the figure remained at a historically low level.
The European Central Bank maintained interest rates unchanged at a record low 0.05% and kept the deposit rate and marginal lending rate at –0.2% and 0.3%, respectively.
Australian business confidence deteriorated last quarter, while business conditions and investment intentions improved, the National Australia Bank data showed.
The Bank of Canada left its key overnight lending rate unchanged at 0.5% after cutting it twice this year, saying that nation's economy rebounded as predicted in July.
Japan's trade deficit narrowed in September as petroleum imports continued to fall due to weaker global oil prices, while exports climbed at a soft pace.
The value of Canada's wholesale trade unexpectedly declined in August as sales dropped in sectors including machinery and motor vehicles, Statistics Canada reported.
The BoE's Monetary Policy Committee voting member Ian McCafferty urged the central bank to raise interest rates now if it intends to keep further rate increases smooth and steady to minimise the disruption to consumers and businesses.
The number of US housing starts surprisingly rose in September, while building permits dropped more than expected.
The Euro zone's current account surplus narrowed in August following the decline in the preceding month, according to the European Central Bank.
The Reserve Bank of Australia reiterated its view that a weak Australian Dollar and record low interest rates helped to rebalance the nation's economy and strengthen the labour market.
Britons' confidence rebounded strongly to a record high in three months through September, as rising wages made consumers more secure about their jobs, business advisory firm Deloitte's latest report showed.
As the Fed is moving closely to ensure its dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment is met, it should raise interest rates in the near future despite strong headwinds from overseas, San Francisco Fed President John Williams said.
French President Francois Hollande said France's economy would expand 1.1% this year, compared with the previous government forecast of 1%.
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said that consumer prices excluding fresh food and energy are climbing more than 1%, indicating the overall inflation trend is steadily improving.