The dollar weakened amid growing expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts and concerns about political influence on U.S. institutions. Disappointing jobs data fueled speculation of a September rate cut, while the euro gained support from potential progress in Russia-Ukraine war talks. President Trump’s nominations for Fed positions are also under scrutiny as traders anticipate further rate cuts this year.
Muted Q4, weak forecast cast a shadow on HCLTech
HCLTech’s revenue growth guidance for FY27 is significantly lower than the actual FY26 growth, implying the effect of growing dependence of clients on operating efficiencies