Factors to watch - December 18
Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Dollar strong ahead of Fed meeting, Japan auto shares surge on Honda-Nissan news MKTS/GLOB
* Oil prices little changed ahead of Fed rate decision O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices edge higher with focus on Fed's policy decision GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Emaar lifts Dubai to over decade-high; most Gulf shares slip .MIDEAST
* Gaza ceasefire talks gain momentum as officials push for deal nL1N3NI0K1
* Israeli airstrikes kill families in two Gaza homes; tanks bear down on Mawasi nL1N3NI07J
* UN pushes for Iran nuclear deal talks, says 'time of the essence' nL1N3NI0ZA
* Ceasefire between Turkey and US-backed rebels extended, State Dept says nL1N3NI0WN
QATAR
* Qatar raises Feb al-Shaheen oil term price, sources say nL4N3NJ06E
(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)
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