Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on December 15

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on December 15

DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia counts down to Fed lift off, China data underwhelms * Oil prices retreat on bets that crude supply growth will exceed demand * PRECIOUS-Gold holds steady as traders focus on Fed * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses rise ahead of cenbank meetings * UAE told the U.S. it will suspend talks on F-35 jets -Emirati official EGYPT * Egyptian construction tycoon Samih Sawiris to step down as Orascom 's chairman * Egypt says vegetable oil stocks sufficient for 6.5 months * Egypt's wheat import bill drops 7% in first nine months of 2021 - CAPMAS * Egypt expects growth of 6%-7% in Q2 FY 2021-2022, planning minister * Egypt's Marseilia Signs Partnership Agreement To Develop Land Plot In Northwestern Coast SAUDI ARABIA * STC Completes Secondary Public Offering With A Total Offering Size Of 12 Bln Riyals * Saudi National Debt Mgmt Ctr Head Says Expects Debt Levels To Be Steady In Medium Term * Arriyadh Development Transfers Financial And Administrative Powers To CEO * Banque Bemo Saudi