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Factors to watch - December 16



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Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Monday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.


INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia wary of Fed rate future, China data disappoints MKTS/GLOB

* Oil eases from highest in weeks, investors eye Fed rate cuts O/R

* PRECIOUS-Gold edges higher with spotlight on Fed meeting GOL/

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets muted ahead of Fed rate decision; Qatar extends gains .MIDEAST

* Israel plans to double population on occupied Golan, citing threats from Syria nL1N3NG02Y

* Hezbollah chief says group lost its supply route through Syria

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* Israeli forces carry out air, ground attacks in Gaza; dozens dead nL1N3NG027

* UN launches fresh attempt to resolve Libya's election impasse nL1N3NG06Y

* EXCLUSIVE- Russian grain exports to Syria suspended due to uncertainty

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SAUDI ARABIA

* Saudi Arabia's inflation reaches 2% in November nL1N3NG013

* Saudi Tadawul Says WAMID Acquires Reamaining 49% Stake In Direct Financial Network Co nFWN3NF004


(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)

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