Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on November 17

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on November 17

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-Dollar stands tall after firm U.S. data, Asian stocks wobble * Oil falls as U.S. gasoline stock draw raises prospect of SPR release * PRECIOUS-Gold prices muted as dollar strength weighs * MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai bourse hits near 4-year high; Saudi eases * Record low Turkish lira teeters on the edge as rate cuts sting * Gaddafi, Haftar election bids add fresh uncertainty to Libya turmoil * Scrap UAE pipeline deal over oil risks to Red Sea, Israeli minister says * Slower growth but Israel's economy continues to recover from COVID-19 in Q3 * U.S. intends to move forward on F-35 sale to UAE, U.S. official says EGYPT * Egypt's GASC sets wheat tender for shipment Jan 1-15 * Egypt's GASC buys 12,000 T of sunflower oil in international tender * Supplies of Egyptian gas expected in Lebanon by early 2022 -minister SAUDI ARABIA * Saudi Arabia issues 614.179 mln riyal in domestic sukuk in November - SPA * Saudi restored 45% of pre-COVID passenger air traffic, Al Arabiya