The Fed is widely expected to cut rates by 25 bps on Wednesday, with markets focused on the path of further easing. Forward guidance and the updated dot plot, plus inflation and employment forecasts, will shape expectations for additional cuts in October and December. #Fed #FiatNews

BCG highlights AI deployment, including autonomous agents, as a major trend, and expects continued growth of digital banks—especially in markets where they already operate—potentially expanding areas like retail deposits and lending. "In 2023 we already saw fintech shift from growth-at-all-costs to profitable growth; that trend accelerated last year and will continue," said BCG expert Helena Toušková. #fintech #AI #banking #BCG #FiatNews

Despite a roughly 10% rise in fintech market valuations in Q1 this year, many large players are delaying IPOs amid macro uncertainty and because they can secure private funding. BCG estimates over 100 potential IPO candidates, but warns future markets will demand stronger profitability, regulatory maturity and scalability. #FiatNews

Rule of 40" — combined revenue growth and profitability margin above 40% — increased from 27% in 2023 to 35% last year. Insurance-broker fintechs saw particularly strong revenue gains. #FiatNews

Revenue-quality metrics also improved: the proportion of public fintechs meeting the #FiatNews

Key FX rates at 11:33 CET: EUR/USD 1.1748 (+0.122%), CZK/EUR 24.3198 (-0.076%), CZK/USD 20.7010 (-0.217%). Intraday ranges have been narrow so far; other crosses showed only small moves. #FX #EURUSD #FiatNews

Chinese economic activity slowed for a second month in August, weaker than expected: a sharp drop in investment and softer retail sales and used‑home prices. Industrial output in factories and mines rose 5.2% year‑on‑year in August, but the overall slowdown raises odds of further stimulus measures. #China #FiatNews

The EUR/USD pair strengthened 0.1% to 1.1737 on 12 Sep 2025. The euro's gain came amid a softer dollar as markets adjusted to data that pushed investors toward expectations of US rate cuts later this year. #EURUSD #FiatNews

#FX & central bank news: The koruna traded back under 24.40 EUR/CZK. The ECB left its deposit rate at 2%; ECB leadership said the disinflation process is effectively complete and inflation is at the level the bank wants. #ECB #CZK #FiatNews

#Weekly takeaway: analysts note the Fed historically has not cut rates when financial conditions were loose. Goldman Sachs expects further upside in gold prices and forecasts a weaker economic patch now, with some acceleration expected early next year. #Fed #Gold #FiatNews