Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on September 29

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on September 29

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 stumble as U.S. yields, dollar hold firm * Oil falls for second day as supply-driven rally peters out * PRECIOUS-Gold edges up; U.S. rate hike bets cap gains * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most major Gulf markets firm as Aramco leads Saudi higher * EXCLUSIVE-U.S. has reached out to China about cutting oil imports from Iran, officials say * White House aide discusses Yemen with Saudi crown prince * OPEC forecasts oil demand rebound before post-2035 plateau * FACTBOX-Partners or rivals Russia and Turkey navigate awkward alliance * Sudan to start gold refinery accreditation process in Dubai on Wednesday - SUNA * Lucid to start deliveries of electric cars with range exceeding Tesla's in October * Iran must return to nuclear talks to avoid escalation, French official says * Iran rejects U.S. demand for U.N. inspectors' access to nuclear site * Algeria to start Sinovac COVID-19 vaccine production Wednesday * Five Sudanese security officers killed in clash with IS-linked group - statement * Jordan's state carrier to resume flights