Clariant is cutting up to 600-jobs after 2019 profit plunged, as the Swiss speciality chemicals maker braces for a sluggish economic environment and adverse foreign-exchange conditions this year, it said. Its shares were indicated about 1% higher before the market open, with the Muttenz-based company forecasting the job reductions over two years would reduce costs by 50-million Swiss francs ($51-million) annually and boost profitability.