Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on February 2
- Date: 02-Feb-2022
- Source: Zawya
- Sector:Financial Markets
- Country:Middle East
Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on February 2
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-After bleak January, world stocks start new month adrift
* Oil rises after draw in U.S. stocks, eyes on OPEC+ decision
* PRECIOUS-Gold steady as Ukraine tensions counter Fed rate-hike bets
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most stock markets end higher; Dubai extends losses
* OPEC+ seen sticking to policy despite oil price rally -sources
* Qatar says it cannot unilaterally replace Europe's gas needs in case of shortage
* Amnesty accuses Israel of enforcing 'apartheid' on Palestinians
* Qatar reaches deal with Taliban to resume evacuations - Axios
EGYPT
* Egypt eyes bread subsidy overhaul as global inflation bites
* Egypt's Suez Canal revenues reach $544.7 mln in Jan - statement
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia announces $6.4 billion investments in future tech
* Saudi's Savola Group Posts Qtrly Loss
UAE
* Dubai government to consider decreasing government fees on commercial activities
* Aldar Completes First Investment In Ras Al Khaimah With Plans For Further Expansion In Emirate
* Spanish investment bank Alantra launches Dubai office
* CBUAE Launches New General Terms For Standing Credit And Liquidity Insurance Facilities
* Commercial Bank International FY Profit Rises
QATAR
* UK watchdog warns Banque Havilland