MIDEAST – Factors to watch – November 21

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

INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL

* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian stocks ease as Nvidia’s forecast dampens risk appetite

* Oil prices firm as geopolitical tensions raise supply concerns

* PRECIOUS-Gold gains for fourth straight session amid geopolitical woes

* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf bourses fall; Dubai hits 10-year high

* Israel unleashes strikes on homes in north Gaza as it extends onslaught

* US envoy to travel to Israel in bid to seal Hezbollah ceasefire

* Israeli attack on Syria’s Palmyra kills 36 people, Syrian state media says

* Hezbollah chief says it reviewed truce proposal, ceasefire in Israel’s hands

* US vetoes UN Security Council resolution on Gaza ceasefire

SAUDI ARABIA

* British PM Starmer to visit Saudi Arabia, UAE to boost investment, source says

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

* Lulu Retail Q3 2024 Revenue at $1.86 bln, up 6.1% YR/YR

EGYPT

* IMF mission concludes visit to Egypt for the fourth review of loan programme

* Egypt begins partial IPO of state-owned United Bank

(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)

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