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US employment growth steady but slower in September

US employers hired 156,000 people in September against a forecast of 175,000.

Business Series

Swedish telecoms network equipment company Ericsson to cut 3,900 jobs

Tough times in the telecoms industry mean Swedish mobile phone exchange equipment maker Ericsson is cutting 3,900 jobs - a fifth of its workforce.

Economy

Unemployment rises in Spain for second straight month

The number of people in Spain registering as unemployed rose in September as the jobs boost of a strong tourist seasons wears off.

Business Series

Netherlands bank ING to cut 7,000 jobs in digital quest

ING, the Netherlands' largest financial services company, is getting rid of 7,000 positions and will invest 800 million euros in its technology platform.

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Markets

Commerzbank's shares slip despite restructuring

Commerzbank has confirmed it will reduce its workforce by more than a fifth - cutting 9,600 jobs as it faces a slump in earnings.

Business Series

Alstom in crisis talks with French government over train making plant

Alstom has begun crisis talks over plans to stop making trains at its plant in Belfort. The French government is insisting the facility remains open.

Belgium

2,000 jobs under threat at Caterpillar in Belgium

World's largest maker of heavy machinery begins consultation process that could lead to closure of plant in Charleroi.

Economy

US job growth slows in August

US employment growth slowed more than expected in August to 151,000, probably ruling out an interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve this month.

Economy

Spanish jobless total rises as tourism season ends

Spanish unemployment rose for the first time in five months in August as a bumper tourism season ends.

Economy

German jobless rate falls again, retail sales data mixed

German unemployment was down again in August for the 12th straight month. Retail sales grew month-on-month in July, but declined from a year earlier.

Economy

Eurozone unemployment still 10.1% in July, inflation disappoints in August at 0.2%

Unemployment in the eurozone was unchanged in July at 10.1 percent of the workforce - the lowest in five years.

Economy

Strong June jobs numbers indicate US economy is strengthening

US employment rose by 255,000 in July, more than expected, and wages also picked up, bolstering expectations of an acceleration in economic growth.

Economy

Tourism boom bring down Spanish jobless total

The number of people registered as out of work in Spain fell by 2.23 percent in July from a month earlier, fuelled by a bumper tourist season.

France

France forces through controversial labour reform

French Prime Minister Manuel Valls has forced a controversial labour reform bill through parliament without a vote.

Economy

US jobs jump in June

US payrolls increased by 287,000 in June as manufacturers and retailers boosted hiring, confirming the economy has regained speed.

Business

Congo miners struggle after commodities slump

The DRC is sheding thousands of mining jobs this year after global commodity prices tumbled.

Economy

Spain desperate for jobs and a functioning government

Spain goes to the polls on Sunday barely six months since the last election.

Economy

UK jobless levels lowest since 2005

Unemployment in the UK has fallen to its lowest levels since 2005, according to the latest figures.

Economy

Improving skills is only way to stop jobs disappearing from Europe

The European Commission has launched an programme to improve people's skills to avoid jobs disappearing from the region.

Sci-Tech

Really useful robots coming to a home or factory near you

Robotics technology is getting faster, smarter and more talkative, but just how useful can robots be?