Industrial production of Japan's mines, manufacturers and utilities dropped on month in November, a revised data from the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry showed.
The UK construction output unexpectedly dropped in November, experiencing the biggest decline since May 2013, adding to signs that the nation's economy may struggle to gather steam after a mid-year slowdown.
American shoppers curbed their spending last month, fuelling concerns about the momentum in consumer spending heading into 2016.
The Bank of England remained split eight-to-one on interest rate decision in January.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits unexpectedly jumped last week, a sign labour market momentum may be starting to wane.
The German economy, the Euro zone's pride, which is the only one in the currency bloc that has registered consistent growth since the financial crisis, grew by 1.7% last year, as robust domestic consumption and booming exports to the US helped to offset headwinds from Greece and other export markets.
Australia's unemployment rate remained steady at 5.8% even as employment declined last month following two months of strong growth.
Japan's core machinery orders plunged the most in 18 months in November following strong increases in previous months, adding to uncertainty over the outlook as domestic demand remains sluggish, while China's downturn dims global growth prospects.
The Euro zone industrial production dropped sharply in November, while there was also evidence that weaker demand for exports from China and other developing countries are restraining the currency bloc's fragile economic recovery.
China's trade surplus swelled, as exports increased for the first time in six months, while imports dropped for the 14th straight month.
Bank of Japan Governor Haruhiko Kuroda said the BoJ should "act decisively" to eradicate deflationary mind-set in Japan, adding to recent comments which underscore the central bank's preparedness to deploy additional stimulus if necessary.
UK manufacturing and industrial production both dropped unexpectedly in November, according to the Office for National Statistics.
The US labour market continued to tighten as job openings rose, while the quits rate remained steady, supporting the Fed on the path to normalizing monetary policy.
The European Central Bank has tools and capacity to act further if needed, as inflation remains stubbornly below target, Governing Council member Francois Villeroy De Galhau said.
Hiring and investment intentions of Canadian companies declined to their lowest level since 2009, according to the Bank of Canada's survey.
China's consumer inflation rose in December amid increasing food prices, while companies' factory-gate prices continued to decline, adding to fears about growing deflation risks in the world's second biggest economy.
Real turnover in the Swiss retail sector dropped unexpectedly in November, adding to signs that the Alpine country continues to falter amid fragile recovery in the Euro zone and slowdown in emerging markets, particularly in China.
Japan logged a current account surplus for the 17th straight month in November, providing much needed support for Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's effort to underpin the world's third biggest economy.
Spain's industrial sector recovered in November on a non-seasonally adjusted basis. Industrial production surged 5.7% on year in the reported month, following a revised 0.2% decline in October.
The Canadian economy created 22,800 net jobs in December amid a big gain in part-time jobs, according to Statistics Canada.
The UK's trade deficit in goods and services shrank in November as the value of oil imports dropped.
The US economy created 292,000 jobs in December, in line with analysts' expectations for solid and steady growth.
German industrial output dropped unexpectedly in November, while trade surplus came in below economists' forecasts for the reported month, adding to signs that the Euro zone's powerhouse is struggling to gather momentum following a sluggish third quarter.
Euro zone consumer inflation remained stubbornly weak in December, underscoring challenges for the European Central Bank to boost inflation.