Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on December 16

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on December 16

DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks rise with bond yields as Fed outcome boosts risk sentiment * Oil prices rise as fuel demand surges in top consumer United States * PRECIOUS-Gold rises on softer dollar; investors focus on ECB , BOE meetings * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets fall as cenbank decisions, Omicron fears loom * U.S. lawmakers call for sanctions against Israel's NSO, other spyware firms * Mideast share of Nov Indian oil imports at 16-mth high, African grades slip * Iran to Gulf Arab states: Stop 'repetitive accusations' against Tehran * Iran lets IAEA replace its cameras at Karaj workshop * Climate change imperils world's oil and gas reserves: research EGYPT * ADQ establishes office in Cairo as part of its commitment to invest in Egypt - statement SAUDI ARABIA * Saudi inflation up 1.1% in November on higher gasoline prices * Saudi-led coalition intercepts two Houthi missiles targeting Abha - state TV UNITED ARAB EMIRATES * U.S. says it is ready to move forward with fighter jet sale to UAE