American Express will eliminate 4,000 jobs

NEW YORK (AP) - May 18, 2009 The layoffs represent about 6 percent of the credit card lender's current global work force. The company says reductions will hit across business units, markets and staff groups.

American Express also plans to scale back investment spending and make further cuts to operating costs, including professional services and travel.

The $800 million cost-cutting plan represents a reduction from previously planned spending levels for the year. It is on top of the $1.8 billion in savings tied to a cost-cutting plan announced last year.


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