The Purchasing Manager's Index for the British manufacturing sector dropped slightly in March, contrary to experts' prognoses, who expected a modest increase.
Data released on Friday showed that the UK's current account deficit hit a five-year record low, which surprised many experts.
The US economy expanded at a stronger than initially expected pace during the final quarter of 2016 amid higher consumer spending.
Pending home sales increased substantially and, thus, surprised many experts, who did not expect such a leap.
The Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index increased significantly despite experts' pessimistic forecasts.
Orders for US-manufactured long-lasting goods rose more than expected last month, official figures revealed on Friday.
Orders for US-manufactured long-lasting goods rose more than expected last month, official figures revealed on Friday.
UK retail sales posted the largest drop in almost seven years in the three-month period to February amid higher fuel prices that put pressure on household budgets.
British inflation surpassed the Bank of England's target of 2% last month, official figures released on Tuesday showed.
British inflation surpassed the Bank of England's target of 2% last month, official figures released on Tuesday showed.
The Bank of England left its monetary policy unchanged at its March meeting on Thursday.
US industrial production was unchanged last month, while market analysts anticipated an increase, official figures revealed on Friday.
The Bank of England left its monetary policy unchanged at its March meeting on Thursday.
The British unemployment rate hit its lowest level since 1975 in the three-month period to January, while the number of Britons filing for unemployment benefits dropped for the third consecutive month in February.
The seasonally adjusted Producer Price Index for final demand rose 0.3% in February, the Bureau of Labour Statistics revealed on Tuesday.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, official figures showed on Thursday.
In January, British total production experienced a 0.4% decrease compared to the previous month, the Office for National Statistics revealed on Friday.
The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits rose more than expected last week, official figures showed on Thursday.
The UK Finance Minister Philip Hammond presented his annual budget statement for the 2017-18 fiscal year on Wednesday.
Activity in the British services sector, which accounts for almost 80% of the economy, dropped more than expected last month amid inflationary pressures linked to the weak Pound, a private survey revealed on Friday.
Activity in the British services sector, which accounts for almost 80% of the economy, dropped more than expected last month amid inflationary pressures linked to the weak Pound, a private survey revealed on Friday.
Activity in the British services sector, which accounts for almost 80% of the economy, dropped more than expected last month amid inflationary pressures linked to the weak Pound, a private survey revealed on Friday.
UK construction activity rose slightly in February amid the strengthening civil engineering sector; however, surging costs and a drop in new orders pointed to a mixed outlook, a private survey revealed on Thursday.
British manufacturing activity expanded at the slowest pace since November 2016 last month, a private survey revealed on Wednesday.