Producer prices in Europe's largest economy declined unexpectedly in July, raising concerns the recovery is still fragile and unsustainable.
According to the minutes of the Reserve Bank of Australia policy meeting August 6, the central bank left the door open for more rate cuts and it would continue to watch closely economic data to evaluate the correct level of interest rates.
Japanese officials unveiled the country's trade balance's figures, showing the deficit almost doubled from a year, as significant depreciation in Yen boosted import cost, the Ministry of Finance said Monday.
Amid growing signs of economic revival, the influential economy watcher the Confederation of British Industry (CBI) has revised up its growth forecast for the next two years, as both business and consumer confidence strengthened, while credit conditions improved.
This trading week will be dominated by two events in the world's largest economy- FOMC meeting and the annual meeting of central bankers and policymakers in Jackson Hole, which both be closely monitored for any clues about Bernanke's plans for monetary policy.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel put an end to speculations of a possible post-election alliance with her main opposition Social Democratic Party, as the latest poll results are showing Merkel in a position to reprise her current coalition after elections.
Sales of Canada factory's products fell more than expected in June, marking the fourth drop in six months as sales in the miscellaneous, metal and wood products sectors fell, government figures showed Friday.
The Reserve Bank of Australia said on Friday they are planning to introduce a $300 billion committed liquidity facility in January 2015 in order to help domestic banks to comply with new global capital regulations and which is expected not to add any substantial risk through a large expansion of the RBA's balance sheet.
After a series of reports on Britain's housing market that showed it represents almost 60% of country's net non-financial wealth, analysts started to express concerns the market may be heading toward a new housing price bubble.
A series of mixed economic reports from the world's largest economy came out on Friday, reinforcing a view it is too early for the Federal Reserve to start tapering its stimulus programme.
The 17-nation bloc's current account surplus narrowed unexpectedly in June, with both exports and imports rising, reflecting the currency area is emerging from its long contraction, and pointing at a tentative pickup in consumer demand.
A series of mixed GDP reports this week is reinforcing a view the global economy is starting to heal, albeit slowly and risks for the recovery are still high.
New Zealand manufacturing activity expanded more than expected, posting the best result for the month since 2002. The BNZ-Business New Zealand PMI for July increased 4.3 points to 59.5 from the previous month.
The Swiss federal government revised its budget outlook, saying it expects to end this year with a modest budget surplus, instead of a previously expected deficit, as the nation's authorities cut on spending and received a share of a $1.5 billion fine against UBS for rigging Libor.
The primary gauge of consumer spending rose more than expected last month, as the heatwave pushed demand for food and alcohol, data from the ONS unveiled Thursday.
A bunch of mixed economic reports from the U.S. was released on Thursday, reinforcing a view it is too early to speak about tapering of Fed's stimulus, as risks for recovery are still high.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel kicked off her official elections campaign on Wednesday evening, by explaining differences between herself and rival parties on taxes and minimum wage.
Mood among Australians was lifted in August, as politicians are promising to boost the economy, which is struggling to switch from the mining sector-driven growth, while lower interest rates keep consumers happy.
Producer and imports prices in Switzerland remained unchanged in July from a month earlier, reflecting that manufacturers are more worried about future economic performance of the country, and raising concerns over weak growth during the second quarter.
Britain's labour market has joined other sectors in June and showed signs of improvement, as jobless claims fell, while overall unemployment rate was on hold.
Wholesale prices in the world's largest economy unexpectedly stagnated in July, reflecting the steepest drop in auto costs in four years, report from the Labor Department showed Wednesday.
The Eurozone has finally emerged from its longest-ever recession after contracting for 18 months, however a resolution to region's twin banking and fiscal crises remains a distant prospect.
New Zealand retail sales rose faster-than-expected in the second quarter, led by record gain in bars and restaurants, adding to signs that while interest rates will remain unchanged at a record low level throughout this year, they are likely to start rising in 2014.
Recent data and announcements from the world's third largest economy are adding more pressure on the policy makers, as the economy expanded less than expected, while core machinery orders slide in June, as companies are less willing to invest in Japanese business.