Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on February 20 – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on February 20 – ZAWYA

Asian stocks slip as virus' global impact puts markets on edge. DUBAI - are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Thursday.. * MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi leads most of Gulf higher; Dubai bucks the trend. * PRECIOUS-Gold eases from 7-yr peak as China bids to cushion virus impact. * Iran's SLAL tenders to buy up to 200,000 tonnes corn - trade. * Tunisia tenders to buy 75,000 tonnes feed barley - trade. * Egypt has strategic wheat reserves for 4.7 months. * QP sells April-loading al-Shaheen crude at small premiums on average-sources.