MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Feb 22
(WorldNews Business)

DUBAI, Feb 22 (Reuters) - 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-Asia up as Wall Street extends record rise, dollar steady * MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai falls sharply as Arabtec slides, Egypt rebounds * US oil holds near 7-wk high; OPEC upbeat on output curbs * PRECIOUS-Gold prices steady as investors look for rate hike clues from Fed * Middle East Crude-Dubai inches higher; more April ESPO on offer * IMF eyes Islamic finance stability, warns of hybrid risks * Iraqi forces fighting Islamic...