The Bank of Japan left its monetary policy and interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Friday but expressed optimism over the economic outlook for the domestic economy and its export sector.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected last week.
British retail sales dropped more than expected last month, pointing to high inflationary pressures driven by the weak Pound.
As markets expected, the Swiss National Bank left its loose monetary policy and interest rates unchanged at its meeting on Thursday amid the high degree of uncertainty in Europe.
The Australian economy created more than expected jobs last month, while the jobless rate fell unexpectedly.
The New Zealand economy expanded at a weaker-than-initially-anticipated pace in the March quarter amid weak dairy exports and construction activity.
As markets expected, the Federal Reserve raised its interest rates at the end of its meeting on Wednesday, adding that it would start cutting its Treasury bonds and other securities this year amid solid economic growth and strong employment trends.
The number of Britons applying for unemployment benefits dropped more than expected, whereas wage growth slowed unexpectedly in the three-month period to April.
US producer prices held steady last month amid low energy prices.
The mood of German investors deteriorated unexpectedly in June, official figures showed on Tuesday.
British inflation hit its highest level in nearly four years last month, putting pressure on consumers.
The mood of Australian businesses deteriorated markedly last month, official figures showed on Tuesday.
The Bank of Canada Senior Deputy Governor Carolyn Wilkins said on Monday that the Bank would discuss whether monetary policy stimulus was still required.
Canadian job growth rose at its fastest pace in eight months in May with the largest gains registered in the manufacturing and professional services sectors, official figures showed on Friday.
British manufacturing and industrial production rose less than expected in April but broke, following three consecutive months of declines.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment aid dropped less than expected in the week ended June 2.
As markets expected, the European Central Bank left its interest rates and monetary policy unchanged at its Thursday meeting; however, it signalled that further rate cuts were highly unlikely.
The preliminary results of the UK General Election held on June 8 showed that the ruling Conservative Party led by the British Prime Minister Theresa May gained 297 seats, whereas its closest rival – the Labour Party led by Jeremy Corbyn – won 252 seats.
Australia's trade surplus narrowed more than expected in April, official figures revealed on Thursday.
US crude oil inventories rose unexpectedly last week amid lower refinery runs and exports.
The Australian economy expanded roughly in line with analysts' forecasts in the March quarter, official figures revealed on Wednesday.
Dairy product prices rose for the sixth consecutive time at the latest Global Dairy Trade auction on Tuesday.
Job openings in the United States hit a record high in April and some businesses reported a shortage of qualified workers to fill job openings, pointing to the continued tightening of the labour market.
As markets expected, the Reserve Bank of Australia kept interest rates and its policy unchanged at its meeting on Tuesday but expressed optimism over the economic outlook for Australia despite acknowledging an economic slowdown during the latest quarter.