NEW YORK/LONDON, Dec. 5, 2008 (Reuters) The U.S. economy hemorrhaged more than half a million jobs in November, data showed on Friday, underscoring the depth of a global recession that this week prompted historic interest rates worldwide. ... > full story
LONDON, Dec. 5, 2008 (Reuters) Oil fell toward $42 a barrel on Friday, sinking to its lowest level since January 2005, after a U.S. government report showed more than half a million Americans lost their jobs last month. ... > full story
SINGAPORE, Dec. 4, 2008 (Reuters) Credit Suisse and Nomura Holdings announced big job cuts on Thursday, further evidence the global financial crisis is unrelenting for an industry battered by heavy losses and weak markets. ... > full story
LONDON, Nov. 22, 2008 (Reuters) President-elect Barack Obama said on Saturday he was crafting a two-year plan to fight an economic crisis of "historic proportions" and Chinese leader Hu Jintao said his country was ready to play a big role in the global effort. ... > full story
NEW YORK, Nov. 17, 2008 (Reuters) Citigroup Inc revealed plans to cut 52,000 jobs by early next year in a dramatic move to restore the No. 2 U.S. bank to health as it combats mounting debt losses and sagging economies worldwide. ... > full story
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Job cuts and layoffs roundup Dec. 4, 2008 (Jacksonville Business Journal) Large job cuts were announced Thursday and Wednesday by companies in several industries -- including financial, telecommunications, media.. . San ...
Credit Suisse suffers losses and job cuts Dec. 4, 2008 (EuroNews) If confirmation were needed about the severity of the world credit crisis, the fallout has now hit one of Switzerland's major financial names ...
JPMorgan Chase Slips In Pre-Market On Reports Of Job Cuts Nov. 17, 2008 (RTTNews) JPMorgan Chase (JPM: News ) declined in pre-market trading, on reports that the company may cut thousands of jobs.. The stock was down 54 cents ...