Deflation threats continue to surround the Swiss economy, as the recent data showed consumer price inflation recorded a flat 0% change in October, compared with a timid increase of 0.1% in September.
Business activity in Britain's services sector slowed sharply in October amid mounting economic uncertainty in the UK. Markit/CIPS services PMI dropped to the lowest level in 17 months of 56.2, down from 58.7 a month earlier.
US private sector created 230,000 jobs in October, the most since June, as mid-sized companies added 122,000 jobs in the reported month, the most employees in more than seven years.
Services sector in the Euro area continued to expand in October, but at a slower pace than a month earlier. The services PMI came in at 52.3, down from 52.4 registered in September.
In September Australians appeared to be more willing to open their wallets and spend, as the nation's retail sales surged more than expected due to the iPhone 6 release.
Canada's trade balance unexpectedly swung to a surplus in September, caused be a plunge in energy imports and an increase in cars and parts exports.
Activity in the British construction sector slowed more than expected in October, recording the slowest growth in five months, as signs of a slowdown in the housing market caused a decline of building of new homes.
US trade deficit widened more than expected in September as exports dropped to the lowest level in five months, indicating slowing global demand could hamper growth of the world's biggest economy in final quarter of the year.
The European Commission cut is Euro zone growth outlook, saying the region's economy would expand 0.8% this year, 1.1% next year and 1.7% in 2016.
The number of home-construction permits issued in Australia dropped in September, pushing the local currency to the lowest level in two weeks.
Uncertainties surrounding future global outlook, including geopolitical developments and market volatility, are hampering Canada's growth, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz said.
Activity in the UK's manufacturing sector unexpectedly surged in October thanks to strong domestic demand, but export orders dropped again amid ongoing troubles in the neighbouring trading partner—the Euro zone.
Manufacturing activity in the world's biggest economy unexpectedly rose in October and automobiles sales were robust, alleviating concerns of a moderation in economic growth in the final quarter of the year.
Activity growth in Germany's manufacturing sector accelerated in October from the previous month, when it slid into the contraction territory.
Activity growth in China's manufacturing sector slowed in October, despite a streak of government's incentives aimed at bolstering growth, indicating that more support will be needed to underpin the world's second largest economy.
Canada's economy unexpectedly contracted for the first time this year, after stalling in the previous month, affected by weak manufacturing and falling oil and gas extraction output.
Britons' consumer morale declined for a second consecutive month in October, as the British people show less confidence in the economic outlook.
Consumer spending in the world's biggest economy declined for the first time in eight months in September, adding to signs the US economy lost some steam heading into the final quarter of the year.
Although inflation in the Eurozone inched higher in October, it still remains in the ECB's danger zone.
The Bank of Japan caused a sensation last week, as it unexpectedly decided to expand what was already unprecedentedly massive monetary stimulus as economic growth and inflation have not accelerated as anticipated after the sales tax hike in April.
The Bank of Japan unexpectedly decided to expand what was already unprecedentedly massive monetary stimulus as economic growth and inflation have not accelerated as anticipated after the sales tax hike in April.
House price growth in the UK slowed for a second consecutive month in October, adding to further signs that the country's property market is cooling.
While concerns about the health of overseas economies are mounting, the US economy continues to surprise analysts and market participants by its ongoing strength, as it grew steadily again in the third quarter, supported by American consumers and businesses.
The number of unemployed people in Europe's biggest economy unexpectedly plummeted, while jobless rate stayed unchanged at 6.7%.