Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on August 1

Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on August 1

DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. * GLOBAL MARKETS-U.S. stocks slip, dollar has worst week in almost two months * Oil climbs, notches fourth monthly gain on growing demand * PRECIOUS-Gold retreats as firmer dollar halts Fed-inspired rally * MIDEAST STOCKS-Abu Dhabi hits record high, major Gulf bourses gain * Tunisian president says he will not become a dictator after MP arrest * EU adopts legal framework for Lebanon sanctions * Israel blames Iran for attack on tanker off Oman that killed two * Egypt's GASC says seeking wheat in tender for Sept 24-Oct 4 shipment * TABLE-Saudi money supply increase in June * BRIEF-Dubai Financial Market Q2 Profit Falls (Compiled by Dubai newsroom) (([email protected]))