The Purchasing Managers' Index for the UK construction sector marked slower growth in June, missing analysts' expectations.
Australian retail sales increased more than expected over the course of May, a fresh release showed on Monday.
US manufacturing activity rose more than expected last month, official figures showed on Monday.
Manufacturing activity in Britain slowed unexpectedly last month, a private survey showed on Monday.
Canada's economic output posted the sixth straight month of expansion in April, contributed by improvements in most sectors.
The UK economy showed a slow growth pace in the first quarter of the year, the weakest performance among European and G7 countries.
The US economy expanded at a stronger-than-initially-expected pace in the March quarter amid higher consumer spending.
The Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz reported on Tuesday that interest rate cuts made in 2015 after the sharp oil price drop had done their job.
Pending home sales in the United States dropped for the third consecutive month in May, official figures revealed on Wednesday.
The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney said on Wednesday that the Monetary Policy Committee might need to start raising interest rates soon, adding that the BoE's interest-rate decision would be discussed in the next few months.
The mood of American shoppers rose unexpectedly this month, hitting a 16-year high.
The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney held a press conference about the Financial Stability Report in London on Tuesday.
Orders for US-made durable goods dropped more than expected last month, pointing to a slowdown in the manufacturing sector.
The European Central Bank President Mario Draghi reported on Tuesday that in order to overcome Europe's income inequality authorities should focus more on education, innovation and investment in human capital.
Canadian consumer prices rose less than expected last month, moving away from the Bank of Canada's inflationary target of 2%.
Services activity in the 19-country bloc dropped unexpectedly in June, whereas manufacturing activity rose more than expected, a private survey released on Friday showed.
Canadian retail trade rebounded more than expected in April amid higher gasoline prices and higher demand for home appliances and garden supplies.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose slightly last week, official figures revealed on Thursday.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand held its policy and interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday, stating it would unlikely change its stance in the near future.
US oil inventories fell for the second consecutive time last week, official data showed on Wednesday.
Dairy product prices dropped slightly at Tuesday's Global Dairy Trade auction, the first decrease after six consecutive gains.
The Bank of England Governor Mark Carney delivered a speech on Tuesday at the Mansion House dinner in London.
The Reserve Bank of Australia remained concerned over employment and the housing market, official data released on Tuesday showed.
US homebuilding activity rose slowed unexpectedly last month, official figures revealed on Friday.