New Delhi, Jan. 28 -- Every month, Mint's Plain Facts section provides an update on key global data to thread together the biggest developments in the world that are worth paying attention to. The accompanying analysis and charts explain how each story is creating ripples on the global stage, where it is headed in the coming weeks, and whether it could affect India.Monetary policy shifts

Several central banks will announce their monetary policy decisions in the coming weeks. Their moves will be keenly watched by the markets amid potential geopolitical disruptions from the Donald Trump administration.

The US Fed, which has eased rates since September 2024, is widely expected to hold rates in the February meeting to navigate uncertainties...