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Markets analyst, covering fx, indices, and crypto. Previously worked at Standard &Poors and a tier 1 global bank. Other roles included equity research for an AM
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XRP News Today: US-Iran War Risks vs ETF Demand Battle

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By Bob Mason
| FX Empire
Geopolitical tensions and US economic data sent XRP lower for a second consecutive session on Friday, February 27. Concerns about a US military strike against Iran and a potential full-blown war weighed on sentiment. The US and Iran are set to resume talks on Monday, March 2. A lack of progress toward a deal could result in targeted US strikes on Iranian sites. Meanwhile, US producer prices rose more than expected, cooling expectations of a near-term Fed rate cut.
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Dow Jones & Nasdaq 100: Middle East Tensions Hit US Futures

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By Bob Mason
| FX Empire
US-Iran talks and rising tensions in the Middle East fueled demand for safe-haven assets, leaving US stock futures under pressure during the Asian session on Friday, February 27. The absence of a breakthrough in US-Iran talks raised fears of a US military strike against Iran, potentially kick-starting a regional war. Meanwhile, Japanese economic data fueled speculation about an H1 2026 BoJ rate hike, strengthening the yen.
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XRP News Today: BTC Outflows Drag, XRP Holds Firm

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By Bob Mason
| FX Empire
Profit-taking sent XRP below $1.40 on Thursday, February 26, as US labor market data cooled bets on a June Fed rate cut. US jobless claims rose less than expected, weighing on demand for XRP and the broader crypto market. Meanwhile, Bitcoin (BTC) remained a drag as heavy US BTC-spot ETF outflows weighed on sentiment.
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