News
The day at a glance · 3 min read
Mood · Cautious
+15
Sentiment, −100 to +100
Digital Wallet Users (Current)
4.3 billion
Payments & Fintech
Digital Wallet Users (2030 Projection)
6 billion
Payments & Fintech
MetLife Stock Price
$95.81+35.4%
Capital Markets & Insurance
Key driverPayment networks advance agentic commerce infrastructure while AI capex sustainability concerns weigh on bank sentiment
Daily briefFinancials· Money365.Market AI ·

Payments Giants Push Agentic Commerce Framework

Visa, Mastercard, and Ant collaborate on Know-Your-Agent interoperability; Citi advances tokenized deposits in Japan

Payments & Fintech

Bullish
VMAAXP
Visa ($V), Mastercard ($MA), and Ant International have begun collaboration on a Know-Your-Agent interoperability framework designed to help card networks, digital wallet ecosystems, agent platforms and marketplaces streamline agent onboarding and identification across networks. The proposed framework would set shared principles for agent onboarding and identification across participating networks while preserving each network's own verification and decisioning processes.
Mastercard ($MA) introduced Mastercard Wallet Pay, a global portfolio of solutions designed to foster interoperability and innovation for digital wallets across contactless, QR codes and online digital payments. Digital wallets currently serve over 4.3 billion users worldwide, with global usage set to top 6 billion by 2030.
American Express ($AXP) kicked off its first season as the Official Payments Partner of the NFL with a range of experiences, access, benefits and perks to celebrate football fans and the excitement of the start of the 2026 NFL season.

Banking Innovation

Neutral
CBAC
Citigroup ($C) will offer blockchain-based tokenized deposit remittance services for Japanese corporate clients as early as the end of 2026, according to Nikkei Asia. The service would be the first such offering in Japan by a foreign financial institution, extending the institutional pivot into Asia's deepest regulatory framework.
Bank of America ($BAC) head of European equity strategy Sebastian Raedler stated that the key question facing investors is the sustainability of the artificial intelligence capex boom which is driving the strongest earnings upgrades in the US in 40 years. Raedler noted that investors understand every single one of these investment booms in the past have ended in a crash, and people are nervous about timing.

Capital Markets & Insurance

Neutral
SPGIMETMS
S&P Global ($SPGI) CEO of S&P Dow Jones Indices Catherine Clay discussed the upcoming S&P reconstitution and rebalance, noting that the process is fully transparent and routine. Clay stated that market participants already know which names are entering and leaving the index, including Bloom Energy, Illumina and Everpure joining the S&P this month, and have ample time to adjust portfolios accordingly.
MetLife ($MET) shares have beaten the S&P 500 by 21.8% over the past six months. The stock now trades at $95.81, marking a 35.4% gain during that period.
Morgan Stanley ($MS) will host its 14th Annual Laguna Conference on September 17, with AutoNation's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Tom Szlosek participating in a fireside chat about the company's strategy, financial performance, capital allocation, and current trends affecting the business.

Deposit Rates

Neutral

Top 18-Month CD Rate

4.35%
GS
Goldman Sachs ($GS) is among institutions offering competitive certificate of deposit rates, with top 18-month CD offers reaching up to 4.35% APY as of Thursday, September 10, 2026.

Important Disclaimer — Not Investment Advice

Disclaimer: This article is provided by Money365.Market for general information and educational purposes only. It is not financial advice, a personal recommendation, or an inducement to buy, sell, or invest in any security or product. Capital is at risk and the value of investments can go down as well as up; past performance does not indicate future results. You should seek independent advice from an FCA-authorised adviser before making any financial decision.

Read the full disclaimer — 8 further points, including total-loss risk, our regulatory status and conflicts of interest

Nothing here is an offer or a solicitation to buy or sell anything, and reading it creates no advisory or fiduciary relationship between you and Money365.Market. Any decision you take is your own.

  • You can lose money — including all of it. Individual companies can and do fail, and some of the assets discussed can fall to zero. Only commit money you can afford to lose, and never borrow to invest on the strength of anything you read here.
  • Forecasts are opinion, not fact. Any valuation model, scenario, fair-value range, estimate or other forward-looking statement is illustrative, rests on assumptions that may prove wrong, and is never a price target, a forecast of actual outcomes, or a promise of any return.
  • Published at a point in time. Figures were believed accurate on the publication or last-updated date shown above and are not maintained afterwards; we are under no obligation to update them. Market and company data comes from third-party sources and is provided without warranty of accuracy, completeness or timeliness.
  • Automated content. This brief was compiled by an automated pipeline from validated news and market-data sources and passed through editorial and compliance checks. Automated content can still contain errors — verify anything you intend to rely on.
  • We are not regulated. Money365.Market is not authorised or regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority, is not registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission or FINRA as an investment adviser or broker-dealer, and is not a tax adviser. We hold no licence to give personal financial advice and do not do so.
  • Interests and independence. Money365.Market is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any company, fund, exchange or platform mentioned, and is not paid to feature them. The author may hold positions in securities or assets discussed. The site earns revenue from advertising, subscriptions and, where labelled, affiliate links; this does not influence what we publish.
  • Your jurisdiction matters. Tax treatment, contribution limits, product availability and investor protections differ by country and can change. Speak to a qualified tax professional for tax matters, and to a locally licensed adviser if you are outside the UK.

Full terms: Disclaimer · Terms of Service · Privacy Policy