Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on July 12 – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on July 12 – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks - Factors to watch on July 12 | ZAWYA MENA Edition HomeMarketsEquitiesArticleMideast Stocks - Factors to watch on July 12 Financials buoy Qatar; blue-chip sell-off trips up Egypt    Investors are seen at the Dubai International Financial Market in Dubai, UAE February 7, 2018. Image used for illustrative purpose.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.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks jittery as record U.S. virus count weighs on risk appetite * Oil rises as Int'l Energy Agency boosts demand forecast * MIDEAST STOCKS-Financials buoy Qatar; blue-chip sell-off trips up Egypt* PRECIOUS-Gold slips as higher equities weigh despite rising virus cases* IEA raises 2020 oil demand forecast but warns COVID-19 clouds outlook * On fifth attempt, U.N. Security Council renews Syria aid via Turkey * Libya's LNA says blockade on oil will continue* Lebanon not planning to negotiate with Iran on fuel imports -minister* Lebanon records new coronavirus infection high* Lebanon holds meeting with IMF, more talks next week -statement* Risks to Lebanon's Eurobonds skewed to downside - Tellimer* Blackouts darken misery of Lebanon's economic collapse* Iran will develop oil industry despite U.S. sanctions