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-Stocks rise as slide in bitcoin, global bonds hit pause MKTS/GLOB
* Oil prices fall on weak demand as markets await Ukraine peace effort for supply signs O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold rebounds on Fed cut expectations; silver hits record high GOL/
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Gulf markets subdued on weak oil prices .MIDEAST
* OPEC+ members to undergo annual oil capacity audit under new plan, sources say nL8N3X711G
SAUDI ARABIA
* Saudi Arabia forecasts deficit of $44 billion in 2026 budget nL1N3X80NN
* Saudi non-oil business activity expands in November but new orders slow, PMI shows nZUN00DI4G
* Aramco's Jafurah gas plant begins output, Saudi finance ministry says nL1N3X80QF
* Saudi economy to grow 4.6% in 2026, finance ministry says nS8N3W000B
* BRIEF-Saudi's Public Investment Fund Poised To Take Almost Full Ownership Of Electronic Arts – WSJ nFWN3X813AUNITED ARAB EMIRATES
* BRIEF- Mubadala And Glenwood Private Equity Complete Co-Investment In NanoH2O nFWN3X80WASYRIA
* Syrian president, Chevron discuss cooperation in oil, gas exploration, state news agency says nL1N3X80VV
IRAQ
* EXCLUSIVE-Exxon in talks with Iraq about buying Lukoil stake in giant West Qurna 2 oilfield, sources say nL6N3X80RF
(Compiled by Bangalore newsroom)
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