Factors to watch - July 17
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-Gold hit a record and bonds rallied as markets prepared for global interest rates to fall, while stocks in Taiwan slipped after U.S. presidential candidate Donald Trump sounded lukewarm in his commitment to the island's defence. MKTS/GLOB
* Oil prices were steady with global benchmark Brent hovering near the one-month low it hit in the prior session, as signs of weakening demand growth in China clashed with the prospect of declining U.S. oil stockpiles. O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold prices jumped to an all-time peak, driven by mounting hopes of a U.S. interest rate cut in September after recent comments from Federal Reserve officials. GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Stock markets in the Gulf ended mixed on Tuesday as comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell boosted bets for a September rate cut, although the a decline in oil prices weighed on investor sentiment. .MIDEAST
* UPDATE 5-Israeli strikes across Gaza kill at least 57, Palestinian health officials say nL1N3J809P
* UPDATE 1-13 Palestinians killed in Israeli strike in Khan Younis, Gaza health ministry says nL1N3J80E5
* UPDATE 1-Israeli military says half the leadership from Hamas' military wing eliminated nL1N3J80PM
* UPDATE 1-Three Syrian children killed in Israeli strike on southern Lebanon, state media says nL1N3J80UE
* France's Macron discusses Israel/Hamas war with Egypt, Qatar and Bahrain nL8N3J81RW
* Waste crisis deepens misery in Gaza as war rages nL4N3J80LA
OMAN
* UPDATE 7-Islamic State claims responsibility for deadly attack on Shi'ite mosque in Oman nL1N3J8030
* UPDATE 2-Crew of capsized oil tanker off Oman still missing, maritime centre says nL1N3J809D
IRAN
* UPDATE 2-US received intel of Iranian plot to assassinate Trump, CNN reports nL1N3J80WM
* UPDATE 1-Iran open to resuming nuclear accord talks - acting foreign minister nL1N3J80H3
SAUDI ARABIA
* IMF revises Saudi GDP growth down on oil cuts nL4N3J812R
* BlackRock-led investors in Aramco pipelines hire banks for bond sale nL4N3J80HU
* UPDATE 1-Aramco to buy 50% of Air Products Qudra's blue hydrogen business nL1N3J80PT
* UPDATE 1-China's TCL Zhonghuan, JinkoSolar to set up joint ventures with Saudi sovereign fund nL1N3J80DA
* BRIEF-PIF Strengthens Renewable Energy Localization In Saudi With Three New JV nFWN3J816O
* US says it inks space deal with Saudi Arabia nW1N3IQ05F
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* BRIEF-Abu Dhabi's GDP grew by 3.3% in Q1 2024 -Abu Dhabi Media Office nS8N3F401O
* UAE, Ethiopia sign currency swap agreement with value of up to $817 million nS8N3HX08H
* MEDIA-Abu Dhabi National Hotels hires Citi, First Abu Dhabi bank for catering unit IPO - Bloomberg News nL4N3J80L9
* Emirates SkyCargo to add five Boeing 777 freighters in 2025-26, chairman says nS8N3F401P
* BRIEF-AD Ports Group Says KEZAD Commissions New Natural Gas Network For Clients nFWN3J71TF
* BRIEF-Aldar Sells More Than 660 Residences At Launch Of Verdes By Haven nFWN3J71VQ
* BRIEF-Adnoc Drilling Says Enersol Signs Agreement To Acquire A Majority Stake In NTS AMEGA nL8N3J803W
EGYPT
* POLL-Egypt central bank seen leaving interest rates unchanged nL8N3J70DY
* UPDATE 1-Egypt makes hefty wheat purchase amid lower Russian prices nL1N3J80WU
* UPDATE 1-Lowest offer at Egypt's GASC wheat tender at $226/T –traders nL1N3J80D1
* Stars of award-winning Egyptian film describe defying social norms nL8N3J80ZV
IRAQ
* UPDATE 2-Drones target Iraq's Ain al-Asad airbase, no casualties, say military sources nL1N3J813B
YEMEN
* UPDATE 1-Tanker assesses possible Red Sea oil spill after Houthi attack, maritime center says nL1N3J80RL
* Olvia tanker owner denies Houthi claim it was attacked nL1N3J80M3
JORDAN
* UPDATE 1-Jordan buys estimated 60,000 T wheat in tender -traders nL1N3J80F5
(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)
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