Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on September 26

Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on September 26

DUBAI - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. * GLOBAL MARKETS-S&P 500 edges up, European shares slump amid Evergrande fears, US yields rise * Oil hits highest in almost 3 years as supply tightens * PRECIOUS-Gold climbs on weaker dollar, lingering Evergrande risks * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets close higher; Dubai falls * Iran says nuclear talks to resume 'very soon,' gives no date * Tunisia labour union rejects Saied power grab, widening opposition * ANALYSIS-Who pays Lebanon faces tough question in IMF bailout bid * Libya PM draws crowd for mass wedding and protest against parliament * Algerian official warns of further measures against Morocco * EXCLUSIVE-Under U.S. sanctions, Iran and Venezuela strike oil export deal - sources * Lira hits record lows as rate cut sets Turkey on uncertain path * Yemen's Houthis near Marib city, eyeing Yemen gas and oil fields * Egypt starts selling multi-tranche dollar bonds * Saudi-led coalition destroys Houthi ballistic rocket, state TV says * Saudis enjoy Red Sea cruises as kingdom opens up tourism sector * UAE announces ministerial changes including