Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on November 24

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on November 24

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-Asian shares on edge as U.S. bond yields rise, oil volatile * Oil prices drop as coordinated reserve release eases some supply fears * PRECIOUS-Gold hovers below $1,800-mark on dollar strength, sooner rate-hike bets * MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi stocks bounce back, major Gulf markets end mixed * Turkish lira in historic 15% crash after Erdogan stokes fire sale * U.S. marshals other nations, challenges OPEC+ with release of oil reserves * Turkish trial in Khashoggi killing "nearing deadlock" -journalism watchdog * Saudi-led coalition targets military sites in Yemen's Sanaa -state TV * Abu Dhabi crown prince to visit Turkey on Nov. 24 - Turkish Presidency * Israeli attack in Syria's central region kills 2 civilians - state media * Israeli minister says Iran could have nuclear arms within 5 years * Kuwait reappoints Sheikh Sabah al-Khalid as PM- state news agency EGYPT * Egypt set for $3 billion loan, in part for sustainable projects, sources say * Egypt aims to list five to six state-owned companies before fiscal year-end