United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has reported about 12% year-on-year customer deposit growth in the financial year 2025, according to the audited report released. The significant deposit growth reflects strong brand loyalty across key African markets where UBA holds sway.

Oil prices were set to end the week on a mixed note, as escalating tensions between the US and Iran and severe disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz supported the market.

XRP price is down 1.35% to $1.43 over the past 24h, underperforming a slightly weaker broader market, primarily driven by bearish derivatives positioning amid a risk-off sentiment spillover from Bitcoin.