Mastercard (MA) shares declined following calls for European payment sovereignty, leading the company to unveil its "2030 vision" strategy centered on AI-driven commerce.
- Shares fell 2.44% to $535.33 as the European Payment Initiative (EPI) advocated for reduced regional reliance on U.S. payment networks.
- The new "2030 vision" focuses on agentic commerce and intelligent ecosystems to future-proof the network against decentralized competitors.
- The strategy aims to leverage Mastercard's vast transaction volume to maintain its global dominance amid shifting regional dynamics.