Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on September 15

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on September 15

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 stocks stumble as weak China data fan global growth worries * Oil prices climb after drawdown in stocks, positive demand outlook * PRECIOUS-Gold steadies near $1,800 as U.S. inflation data fuels uncertainty * MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai bourse extends losses as Egypt outperforms * EXCLUSIVE-U.S., EU pursuing global deal to slash planet-warming methane -documents * Ex-U.S. intel operatives admit hacking American networks for UAE * Blinken to host event marking anniversary of Israel-Arab normalization deals * Taliban have broken promises on rights, outgoing Afghan envoy says * Algeria, Saudi Arabia discuss OPEC, regional, international issues * Tunisian president rejects dialogue with 'traitors' * IAEA calls Iran's treatment of watchdog's inspectors 'unacceptable' * Putin meets Assad, takes swipe at US and Turkish forces in Syria * Lebanon to sign contract for central bank audit in days * Germany arrests man for shipping equipment for Iran's nuclear programme * Vaccines set to unleash pent-up oil demand - IEA * Protesters block Libya's Es Sider, NOC and engineers say * Iranian tanker