The Week Ahead (Dec. 1 to 7): Macron Visits China, Fed Ends Quantitative Tightening

Published: Nov. 29, 2025 12:07 a.m. GMT+8

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Dec. 1: Fed ends quantitative tightening

The U.S. Federal Reserve will stop reducing the size of its balance sheet on Dec. 1, ending a process that began in 2022. During this period, the central bank cut its holdings of Treasury securities and mortgage-backed securities by more than $2 trillion, bringing total assets below $6.6 trillion — the lowest level since 2020.

Dec. 1: OPEC+ hikes output

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The US Federal Reserve will halt quantitative tightening Dec. 1, reducing its balance sheet by over $2 trillion to below $6.6 trillion, while OPEC+ increases oil output by 137,000 barrels daily.
Diplomatic events include China-Russia security talks, Macron’s visit to China, and Putin’s visit to India.
Meituan’s Keeta launches in Brazil, US assumes G20 presidency, Hainan implements tourism rules, and Hong Kong holds a legislative election.

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Meituan: Meituan's international food delivery brand, Keeta, is launching operations in São Paulo, Brazil on December 1st. The company plans to invest 1 billion reais ($180 million) to develop local technology and service infrastructure, expanding on pilot programs initiated in Santos and São Vicente in October.

Keeta: Keeta is Meituan's international food delivery brand. It is set to officially launch its operations in São Paulo, Brazil. This launch follows pilot programs in Santos and São Vicente in October. Keeta plans to invest 1 billion reais ($180 million) to establish local technology and service infrastructure in Brazil.

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