Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on July 7

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on July 7

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 shares stumble, bonds and dollar find safe-haven demand * Oil steadies after tumble as market awaits OPEC+ clarity * PRECIOUS-Gold gains as bond yields slip, markets eye Fed minutes * MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai drags major Gulf markets lower * Iran takes steps to make enriched uranium metal; U.S., Europe powers dismayed * Saudi official in U.S. for talks on Yemen, Iran, Khashoggi * COLUMN-OPEC+ and the market management challenge: Kemp * Saudi Arabia signs agreement with IATA to establish regional headquarters * Explosive-laden drone hit Erbil airport in Iraq, aimed at U.S. base - security sources * U.N. urges Ethiopia, Egypt and Sudan to recommit to dam talks * EXPLAINER-Why UAE blocked OPEC+ pact, and some possible outcomes * Italy eases curbs on arms sales to Saudi Arabia and UAE * After protests, Iran's President apologises over power blackouts * Jordan court sets Monday for verdict in plot to destabilise monarchy - source * Israel's new government fails to renew disputed citizenship law * Lebanon is 'days away'