Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on October 8 | ZAWYA MENA Edition

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on October 8 | ZAWYA MENA Edition

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 shares at 1-mth highs on renewed U.S. stimulus hopes  * Oil prices rise as Hurricane Delta approaches U.S. Gulf of Mexico  * MIDEAST STOCKS-Egypt index outperforms, while major Gulf markets ease  * PRECIOUS-Gold holds steady on U.S. stimulus hopes, U.S. jobs data in focus  * U.S. expected to impose new sanctions on Iran's financial sector - source  * Kuwait's emir names security czar Sheikh Meshal as crown prince * Qatar makes formal request for F-35 jets - sources  * Mercenary' hacker group runs rampant in Middle East, cybersecurity research shows  EGYPT* Egypt keeps domestic fuel prices unchanged  SAUDI ARABIA*