The number of Americans filing new applications for jobless benefits unexpectedly increased last week, but the trend remained consistent with strong labour market momentum.
Greece repaid 3.4 billion euros to the European Central Bank on Thursday, as Euro zone finance ministers disbursed 13 billion euros to the Greek government and set aside another 10 billion euros to recapitalize the Greek cash-deprived banks.
Consumer confidence in New Zealand continued to weaken in August, falling for a fourth month in a row to the lowest level in three years, as sentiment waned on the prospects for the year ahead.
While Fed officials were satisfied with the progress in the US economy this year, they appeared concerned over the persistent sluggishness of price inflation.
The Euro zone's current account surplus rose sharply in June, according to the ECB's data.
New Zealand producer prices declined in the second quarter, due to lower prices for milk and electricity generation, with input costs falling faster than outputs.
Japan's trade shortfall widened to the largest level in five months in July, as exports declined due to weak demand in China and other key trading partners, whereas imports dropped by less than expected.
The UK inflation rate turned positive in July as the Office for National Statistics said Tuesday that the consumer price index rose to 0.1%, beating a zero growth forecast.
US housing starts rose to the highest level since October 2007 in July, adding to further signs of economic improvement in the world's biggest economy.
German Finance Minister Wolfgang Schauble urged lawmakers to back the third bailout for debt-stricken Greece, highlighting that it offers a "sustainable path" even though the IMF remains hesitant on whether to join the aid programme.
The Reserve Bank of Australia said recent weakening of the Aussie Dollar is supporting economic growth and helping the economy to adjust from a decade-long period of mining investment toward stronger growth in exports.
US homebuilders' sentiment rose to the highest level in almost a decade this month, suggesting growing confidence in a gradually improving housing market.
Growth in Germany, the Euro zone's number one economy, is set to remain solid in the second half of the year supported by both the domestic and export economy, according to the Deutsche Bundesbank estimates.
Japan's economy shrank in the second quarter as overseas demand for Japanese goods weakened, while households' spending dropped, fuelling speculation the government would act to support the world's third biggest economy.
Canada's June manufacturing rose the most in three months after a slew of weak data, supported by improved sales of chemical products and autos.
UK construction output rebounded in June, recovering from a slowdown recorded in April and May. According to the Office for National Statistics, output inched up 0.2% in the second quarter from the previous three-month period, beating expectations for an unchanged output.
US producer prices climbed for a third consecutive month in July, but inflation pressures remained weak amid lower oil prices and a strong US Dollar.
Greece's Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras won the approval for the third bailout package worth 86 billion euros.
Beijing lowered the reference rate for the Yuan for three days in a row, shocking global financial markets.
Beijing lowered the reference rate for the Yuan for the third consecutive day, after the unexpected devaluation of the currency this week shocked global financial markets.
New Zealand's manufacturing sector grew at a slower pace in July, reinforcing the view that the nation's economy is slowing.
US retail sales rose more than expected in July, as Americans increased purchases of automobiles and clothing, giving the US economy a boost in the third quarter.
The European Central Bank stands ready to alter its QE programme to combat unusually "low inflation" and "disappointing economic growth" in the Euro zone.
China's industrial output, investment and retail data all surprised to the downside, building pressure on an already weakening Yuan.