Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on January 21

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on January 21

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on January 21 Asian stocks at record highs as Biden inauguration lifts stimulus hopes    A woman uses her mobile at Dubai Financial Market in Dubai, United Arab Emirates September 16, 2019. DUBAI  - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks at record highs as Biden inauguration lifts stimulus hopes  * Oil slips on surprise rise in U.S. crude stocks  * MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai leads most Gulf markets higher; Saudi eases * PRECIOUS-Gold scales 2-week high as dollar slips on stimulus optimism* ANALYSIS-What will survive of U.S. Middle East policy under Biden * ANALYSIS-Trump's legacy: A more divided America, a more unsettled world * Biden swiftly begins sweeping away Trump's immigration barriers * Iran's Rouhani says "ball in U.S. court" over nuclear dispute * White House says Biden will be discussing Iran with foreign partners * U.S. secretary of state nominee Blinken sees strong foundation for bipartisan China policy* Saudi Arabia pips Russia to be China's biggest oil supplier in 2020 * Jordan tenders to buy 120,000 tonnes feed barley - trade * Jordan buys 120,000 tonnes wheat in tender - trade EGYPT* Egypt