New Zealand posted a bigger-than-expected trade surplus in April as increased volumes of gold kiwifruit and apples boosted shipments of fruit, the country's fourth-biggest export product.
Bank of England Governor Mark Carney defended the central bank's decision to highlight the risks of exiting the European Union, coming under renewed accusation from a lawmaker, who has been attacking Carney brutally on his role in the Brexit debate.
US new-home sales surged the most in more than eight years while prices advanced to a record level, pointing to healthy demand alongside limited supplies across the housing market.
German investor confidence declined for the first time in three months in a sign that the Euro zone's number one economy is set to slow after growing at its strongest pace in two years.
The Reserve Bank of Australia's outgoing Governor Glenn Stevens defended the central bank's inflation target amid calls from some economists to сut the interest rate amid persistently low inflation around the globe.
Business activity in the US manufacturing sector continued to decline in May with new orders increasing at the slowest rate so far this year, as manufacturers have been hit hard by a stronger US Dollar and tepid global demand.
An important economic indicator of the Euro zone's economic health dropped in May to its lowest level in 16 months despite the efforts of the ECB to boost growth and business activity in the region.
Japan's exports dropped in April at the quickest pace in three months as a stronger Yen and weakness in China and other emerging markets take their toll on the country's shipments, denting growth prospects for the current quarter.
Canadian retail sales dropped more than was forecasted in March, after two months of strong gains from February, against the background of consumers who bought fewer cars and home furnishings.
US home resales continued to rise, increasing more than expected in April, as housing demand strengthens alongside gradual job growth and ultra-low interest rates.
The minutes of the April Fed meeting, when the US central bank left interest rates on hold in line with economists' expectations, showed that officials believed the US economy could be ready for another interest rates hike in June.
The Euro zone's current account surplus widened in March from February, according to the European Central Bank.
Canadian wholesale sales declined for a second consecutive month in March, led by lower motor vehicle and food sales.
Retail sales in the UK jumped much higher than expected in April, along with shoppers that put jitters over the outcome of Britain's referendum on membership to the European Union aside to go on a spending spree.
The number of people seeking US jobless aid plunged from a 14-month high during the last week, partially erasing increases of the last two weeks that had fuelled concerns about rising layoffs.
Japan's core machinery orders increased more than expected in March but firms predict orders to drop in the current quarter as companies become increasingly cautious due to a surging Japanese Yen and weakness in overseas economies.
Australia's economy added jobs in April and the unemployment rate held at the lowest level in more than two years as the number of people in part-time roles increased.
The minutes of the April Fed meeting, when the US central bank left interest rates on hold in line with economists' expectations, showed that officials believed the US economy could be ready for another interest rates hike in June.
Data on inflation from Eurostat added to the worries of the European Central Bank as the Euro area returned to deflationary territory.
Canada's manufacturing sales recorded another decline in March after falling the most in more than seven years in February.
New Zealand producer input and output prices fell in the first quarter, mainly driven by lower fuel prices and weaker output prices for sheep, beef, grain and dairy farmers, suggesting inflationary pressures remain tepid.
Japan's economy grew at the fastest pace in a year in the first quarter, led by a leap year consumption boost.
Data on the UK inflation left analysts dissatisfied, falling short of expectations and showing the first dip in seven months.
The cost of living in the US recorded the biggest increase in more than three years in April, since gasoline and rents rose, pointing to a steady inflation build-up that could give the Federal Reserve ammunition to raise interest rates later this year.