Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on October 8 | ZAWYA MENA Edition
- Date: 09-Oct-2020
- Source: Zawya
- Sector:Financial Markets
- Country:UAE
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*