New Zealand's current account shortfall widened in the third quarter to NZ$4.75 billion following a revised deficit of NZ$1.17 billion in the June quarter, Statistics New Zealand reported.
Manufacturing sales in Canada dropped for the third month in a row in October as the global oil glut continues to undermine industry production and revenue.
British inflation rebounded slightly in November after being in negative territory for two months in a row.
German investor morale continued to improve amid increasing confidence that the Euro zone's number one economy is strong enough to weather the refugee crisis and the economic slowdown in China.
All eyes are now on long-anticipated Fed's decision later in the day, with increasing chances (81.4% of probability) of a rate hike, the first in nine years.
The Reserve Bank of Australia painted a rosier picture of the nation's economy and seemed in no rush to deliver another interest rate cut.
Minouche Shafik, Bank of England Deputy Governor, said she would not vote for an interest rate hike if there is no evidence of sustained growth in wages.
Euro zone industrial production recovered in October following two months of declines.
China's industrial production increased more than expected in November, suggesting government stimulus measures may be starting to drive a mild recovery in the world's second biggest economy.
Business confidence in Japan held steady and companies kept their bullish spending plans, offering some relief to policy makers, who remained concerned that global headwinds could derail a fragile economic recovery.
Americans increased their spending in November, signalling enough momentum in the world's number one economy for the Fed to hike rates as soon as this week for the first time in almost a decade.
German consumer inflation rose in November, but remained well below the European Central Bank target amid ongoing pressure from weak energy prices.
SwitzerlandThe SNB maintained interest rates at record lows and keep its pledge to intervene if needed to push back against on a strong Franc. The central bank kept its target range for three-month Libor at between -1.25% and -0.25% in line with expectations, but it said it would remain active in the currency market if necessary. The interest rate on
New Zealand consumer confidence dropped in December as confidence over future conditions waned.
The Swiss National Bank maintained interest rates at record lows and keep its pledge to intervene if needed to push back against on a strong Franc.
The Bank of England kept interest rates at record lows, pointing to lower oil prices and weak wage growth, which is likely to keep a lid on inflation for some time to come.
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits unexpectedly increased to the highest level in five months last week.
Germany's exports declined in October by a seasonally adjusted 1.2% to 99 billion euros, compared with a strong 2.6% gain in September, as some of key trading partners continue to struggle with economic difficulties.
China consumer inflation picked up last month, due to price gains for food and services, suggesting demand in the world's second biggest economy is strengthening after introduction of fiscal stimulus and interest-rate cuts.
The Reserve Bank of New Zealand lowered its official cash rate for the fourth time this year, saying the nation's economy needed support amid lower terms of trade, while inflationary pressures remained benign.
Australia's unemployment rate declined to the lowest level in 20 months following the strongest two-month period of job creation in 28 years.
Consumer confidence in Australia slipped modestly in the lead up to Christmas, with the Westpac-MI consumer sentiment index falling 0.8% to 100.8.
Bank of Canada Stephen Poloz said the economy does not need unconventional policies such as QE to boost growth, with a weaker local Dollar and recent rate cuts supporting the recovery.
Japan's core machinery orders unexpectedly jumped in October by the most since March, posting a second consecutive month of gains.