Unemployment levels in Sweden sank to a record-low during October, with a drop in unemployment for both native and foreign-born workers.Among native Swedes, unemployment has fallen to a record low of 3.9 percent. Among foreign-born workers there was a more modest decrease, from 22.2 to 22.1 percent. Source: The Local
Russia’s largest aluminum producer Rusal (0486.HK) said on Monday it has not received a formal resignation from director Oleg Deripaska, and reiterated that its business and prospects may be affected by U.S. sanctions. Source: Reuters
The US treasury secretary announced that a looming trade war has been put “on hold.” But European officials are worried that a new trade deal between the US and China could come “at the expense of Europe.” Source: Deutsche Welle
The European Union is not doing enough to preserve the benefits for Iran from the 2015 international nuclear pact following the withdrawal of the United States, Iran’s foreign minister told the EU’s energy chief on Sunday. Source: France24
