China's economy grew at a frail pace in the second quarter, although the annual figure was flattered by base effects, data showed on Monday, with overall momentum faltering rapidly due to weakening demand at home and abroad.

U.S. import prices fell for a second straight month in June as an increase in the cost of fuels was more than offset by declines elsewhere, the latest indication that inflationary pressures in the economy are abating.

A bruised dollar took respite on Monday after suffering its worst weekly drop of the year, as traders waited on economic data and policy decisions before selling it down any further.

Singapore’s economy grew slightly more than expected in the second quarter, data showed on Friday, as resilience in construction activity and the service industry helped offset a sharp decline in manufacturing.

Britain's economy shrank by less than expected in May despite a bank holiday to mark King Charles' coronation and strikes, suggesting a widely forecast recession caused by high inflation and surging interest rates was not already under way.

Food price inflation in Britain will decline through the balance of 2023 but will still be about 9% in December, a prominent grocery industry researcher said on Thursday.