The number of job openings in the United States was little changed in November, according to the latest data released on Tuesday.
British house prices climbed for the second consecutive month in December, driven by a shortage of affordable homes.
The US economy created less jobs than expected in the last month of 2016, disappointing markets.
Business activity in the British services sector improved markedly in the last month of 2016, according a private survey published on Thursday.
UK construction activity advanced at the fastest pace in nine months in December, supported by a rise in house building, a survey revealed on Wednesday.
The Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index climbed to 56.1 in December, up from 53.6 in November, official figures revealed on Tuesday.
Business activity in the Chicago region dropped unexpectedly in December, official figures showed on Friday.
Business activity in the Chicago region dropped unexpectedly in December, official figures showed on Friday.
The US job market finished the year on solid footing as an important indicator of layoffs continued to be near historically low levels, showing a resilient labor market.
US pending home sales dropped unexpectedly last month to the lowest level since January 2016, official figures revealed on Wednesday.
Americans became more optimistic about the economy in December since the postelection bump in confidence continues.
New orders for US-made capital goods advanced more than expected in November due to strong demand for machinery and primary metals, suggesting some of the oil-related drag on manufacturing was starting to fade.
New orders for US-made capital goods advanced more than expected in November due to strong demand for machinery and primary metals, suggesting some of the oil-related drag on manufacturing was starting to fade.
New orders for US-made capital goods advanced more than expected in November due to strong demand for machinery and primary metals, suggesting some of the oil-related drag on manufacturing was starting to fade.
Both building permits and housing starts dropped more than expected last month, suggesting that the Q4 growth rate could be possibly revised downwards.
Both building permits and housing starts dropped more than expected last month, suggesting that the Q4 growth rate could be possibly revised downwards.
Both building permits and housing starts dropped more than expected last month, suggesting that the Q4 growth rate could be possibly revised downwards.
Both building permits and housing starts dropped more than expected last month, suggesting that the Q4 growth rate could be possibly revised downwards.
Britain's retail sales advanced unexpectedly during previous month as Black Friday discounts led consumers to splurge on electronics and household goods.
The number of unemployment benefit claims in Britain rose less than expected last month, while the unemployment rate held steady.
According to the Office for National Statistics, the UK's cost of living went up to 1.2% in November, showing the highest level in more than two years.
Mood of American shoppers improved markedly in December, following Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidency elections, official figures revealed on Friday.
Mood of American shoppers improved markedly in December, following Donald Trump's surprise victory in the US presidency elections, official figures revealed on Friday.
British industrial production posted the biggest monthly fall in more than four years in October after the temporary shutdown of the UK's largest oilfield.