The Bank of England on Thursday slashed interest rates to a record low 0.25% and announced a vast stimulus package to combat economic fallout from Britain's looming EU exit.
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull confirmed that he would call an election within the next week to be held on July 2, looking to cash in on a budget plan aimed at creating jobs and spurring growth.
India's consumer price inflation quickened slightly to 5.7% in January, presenting a potential headache for Prime Minister Narendra Modi ahead of the national budget due later this month.