New Zealand recorded its first monthly trade deficit in nine months in July amid falling prices for export logs and wood products.
British Business Secretary Vince Cable has warned that the Britain's economy remains on "life support system", while overheating housing market could endanger the economic recovery.
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes declined for a second consecutive month in July, but an increase in the supply of properties on the market along with slower price gains are estimated to help boost demand in the coming months.
German business morale fell for a fourth consecutive month, indicating weak Euro zone's economy that the ECB President Mario Draghi says might require more stimulus measures.
Canada's cost of living growth slowed in July for the first time in five months amid fall of gasoline prices.
Speaking at the economic symposium in Jackson Hole this Saturday, the Deputy Governor of the Bank of England and, respectively, the MPC member Ben Broadbent mentioned the future perspectives for interest rates in the U.K.
The world's top central bankers appeared to find it difficult to move away from the ultra loose policies they have embarked on repeatedly during a long and fragile global recovery.
Within the annual economic symposium, held in Jackson Hole by the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, the ECB President Mario Draghi has made a strong commitment to start the long-awaited asset purchases program.
While European neighbours are suffering from Russia's embargo of food imports, Switzerland sees its volume of exported products to Russia increasing, as it has refrained from imposing full sanctions in line the EU.
Growth in China's manufacturing sector weakened in August, suggesting the recovery in the world's second biggest economy is losing steam and Beijing may need to take more steps to stabilize the economy.
Retail sales in the U.K. rose less than projected in July, increasing at the slowest pace since November last year, adding to signs that Britain's consumer-driven recovery might be starting to slow.
The number of Americans seeking for unemployment benefits declined more than anticipated last week, adding to further evidence that the labour market conditions are improving.
Private business growth in the Euro zone slowed more than expected in August, as manufacturing and service sectors activity declined, fuelling even more concerns over the region's growth outlook.
Canada wholesale sales soared for a third consecutive in June, advancing 0.6% to $53 billion from May and volume of sales rose 0.7%, with increases in most sectors offsetting drops in autos and personal and household goods.
Japan exports rebounded in July following two consecutive declines in a tentative sign that overseas demand started to strengthen, which could fuel hopes that exports could offset a drop in consumer spending.
Monetary Policy Committee's unanimity breaks up, as two Bank of England officials unexpectedly voted to start increasing interest rates in August, marking the first split on rate at MPC since July 2011.
If the economy continues strengthening at a more rapid pace than Fed's policy makers estimate, interest rates could be lifted sooner than expected.
German producer prices declined more than expected in July as energy prices continued to push the index down, indicating further downside risks to the cost of living outlook.
New Zealand's producer prices fell in the second quarter as diary prices declined, while input prices were also lower amid cheaper electricity costs and dairy manufacturing input costs.
RBA minutes showed the economic conditions assessment of main trading partners including China, Japan and the U.S. For all of them it is believed that their current growth level will stay above the average in the long run.
Interest rate increase in the U.K. is put off from the agenda again, as Britain's consumer prices declined more than expected in July amid lower costs of clothing, footwear, food and non-alcoholic drinks.
The number of building permits issued in the U.S. increased significantly more than expected in July, adding to signs the housing market recovery rebounded after stalling in the second half of 2013.
Italian Finance Minister Pier Carlo Padoan said he is convinced that the European Central Bank will take steps to boost growth and stem the threat of deflation in the Euro zone.
Sales of new motor vehicles in Australia declined in July following a robust June, Australia Bureau of Statistics said.