Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on August 23

Mideast Stocks – Factors to watch on August 23

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-Global stocks, dollar rise with U.S. economic data * Oil falls 1% on sluggish coronavirus recovery, supply concerns * MIDEAST STOCKS-Most major Gulf markets dip as financial shares weigh * PRECIOUS-Gold hits 1-week low as positive U.S. data buoys dollar * Pompeo to visit Israel and UAE with peace, Iran and China on agenda, sources * EXCLUSIVE-OPEC+ needs to offset large May-July oversupply -document * Saudi-led coalition in Yemen intercepted explosive-laden drone launched by Houthis -SPA * Libya's Tripoli-based government and rival parliament take steps to end hostilities* Protesters set fire to parliament office in Iraq's Basra * Gaza-Israel violence prompts stepped-up mediation efforts * Thirteen of 15-member U.N.