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Macron, in Reversal, Says French Soldiers Will Leave Niger

President Emmanuel Macron said French troops will leave Niger by year’s end, bowing to the demands of a junta in the former colony after a coup that upended France’s strategy in Africa.
Asian Stocks Set for Cautious Open; Dollar Mixed: Markets Wrap

Asian equities were poised for a cautious open while the dollar traded in narrow ranges versus its major peers early Monday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s higher-for-longer stance.
UK State Bank Swings to £135 Million Loss on Sliding Tech Prices

The British Business Bank swung to a loss of £135 million ($165 million) in the year through March, as the UK’s state development bank was stung by the broader downturn in startup valuations.
Anger Grows as Sunak Weighs Shortening £100 Billion UK Rail Link

Rishi Sunak faced growing anger from business leaders, politicians across the spectrum and even a major donor as he weighed whether to shorten a flagship rail project that may cost the UK £100 billion ($123 billion).
Five Key Charts to Watch in Global Commodity Markets This Week

Oil’s move higher is making waves around the world as supplies buckle amid a growing appetite for crude and petroleum products, threatening to complicate the task of central bankers in their efforts to tame inflation. Meanwhile, the International Energy Agency hosts three events this week in Paris focused on the energy transition, including one on critical minerals Thursday.

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