Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on April 2 – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on April 2 – ZAWYA

Oil jumps as Trump talks up truce hopes for Saudi-Russia price war. DUBAI - are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday.. * Trump says expects Russia-Saudi oil deal soon, invites US oil chiefs to White House. * Egypt's Suez Canal shipping traffic unaffected by coronavirus - chief. * Saudi wants cooperation to bolster oil, blames Russia for turmoil - Gulf source. * BRIEF-Saudi Exchange Says Foreigners Sell A Net 3.41 Bln Riyals Of Stocks In March. * Kuwait props up coronavirus-hit economy amid low oil prices.