US Secretary of State Rubio calls New York Times report on Cuba fake news and denies the US is seeking to oust the Cuban president

The Secretary of State's denial regarding the U.S. intent to oust the Cuban president seeks to calm potential tensions following speculative reports. This could mitigate impacts across various asset classes by reducing geopolitical risk, particularly for commodities and currencies associated with emerging markets like the Cuban market. Watch for reactions in related forex pairs, especially with the USD and JPY as geopolitical narratives can influence risk sentiment rapidly.