Friday heavy lifting saves Nifty from record nine weeks of losses. Can bulls take charge now?

Nifty broke its eight-week losing streak, rising nearly 1.3% on Friday to close above 22,500 as IT, FMCG and auto stocks led a relief rally. However, persistent FII selling, elevated US bond yields, crude oil prices and the RBI’s shift to calibrated tightening continue to cloud the market outlook.