USA TODAY | Cheap oil prompts Shell to cut 6500 jobs USA TODAY Royal Dutch Shell (RDS.A) said Thursday it will cut about 6,500 jobs and capital investment this year as it restructures and dumps some businesses to prepare for a "prolonged downturn" in oil prices. The Netherlands-based energy company's cutbacks ... Shell cuts 6500 jobs as oil price slump continues Shell plans for 'prolonged downturn' in oil prices Shell cuts 6500 jobs and slashes spending on prolonged oil downturn |