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Monthly consumer price index data was the main economic report released from the U.S. this week along with the weekly jobless claims figures. In Europe, an indicator from the European Central Bank reflected the wage growth trends in the single currency region. Another important report from the region was the economic output growth data from the U.K. Inflation and foreign trade data from China were the focus in Asia.

Survey data and official reports on manufacturing and the labor market were among the main news from the U.S. economy this week. The policy decision announcement in Canada was also in focus. Similarly, the European Central Bank rate decision was the main news in Europe. In Asia, private sector survey data from China gained attention in the backdrop of the uncertainty created by trade tariffs.

Revised economic growth data from the U.S. economy was the highlight of the week that also saw the release of survey data reflecting the confidence among households regarding the economy and their financial situation. In Europe, the main news was the official survey results of the monthly economic sentiment survey. In the Asia-Pacific, two main central banks – South Korea and New Zealand, announced their policy decisions.

Housing sales data was among the news out of the U.S. economy in a relatively slow week for economic news. In Europe, preliminary results from the purchasing managers’ survey threw light on the trends in the private sector economy. The U.K. inflation print also turned heads as it came above expectations. In main news in the Asia-Pacific, central banks of Australia and China announced their latest policy moves.