DUBAI, May 16 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may
affect Middle East stock markets on Tuesday. Reuters has not
verified the press reports and does not vouch for their
accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Asia stocks steady despite China data miss,
helped by weaker dollar outlook
* Oil gains on US plans to refill reserves, supply concerns
* PRECIOUS-Gold dips as markets assess Fed rate hike
remarks, debt talks in focus
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Most Gulf markets turn south as risk
appetite wanes EGYPT
* POLL-Egypt forecast to hold interest rates steady on
Thursday UNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* Distressed credit investor SC Lowy eyes Mideast
opportunities with Abu Dhabi office SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi crude exports falling in May after April jump,
trackers say
* Saudi inflation steady at 2.7% in April, driven by housing KUWAIT
* Kuwait's Al Zour refinery to resume spot fuel oil sales
late May BAHRAIN
* Bahrain's nogaholding plans dollar sukuk due in 7 or 10
years - document OMAN
* Moody's upgrades Oman rating to Ba2, keeps positive
outlook (Compiled by Dubai newsroom)
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