Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on March 16 – ZAWYA

Mideast Stocks: Factors to watch on March 16 – ZAWYA

Stocks crumble, unconvinced as Fed and peers attempt radical rescue. * GLOBAL MARKETS-Stocks crumble, unconvinced as Fed and peers attempt radical rescue. * China sees fewer coronavirus cases, wary of international travellers. * Lebanon launches countrywide shutdown, airport closure to combat coronavirus. * Saudi crown prince says G20 to set policies to combat coronavirus. * Saudi Arabia detains 298 public officials in new corruption probes. * Qatar suspends entry of non-Qatari passengers, moves to shield economy from coronavirus.