DUBAI, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Here are some factors that may affect Middle East stock markets on Sunday. Reuters has not verified the press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy.
INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL
* GLOBAL MARKETS-Treasury yields slip on U.S. inflation data, stocks up MKTS/GLOB
* MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi rebounds on insurers, QNB rises after earnings Oil rallies nearly 2 pct on China import boost, U.S.-Iran tensions O/R
* PRECIOUS-Gold at 2-1/2-week high on U.S. data, Trump warning on Iran deal Iran, EU and Russia defend nuclear deal after Trump threat Iranians fear economic hardship, but united against Trump Israeli minister says was misunderstood on war remarks with Iran Russia's Putin plans to visit Iran by year-end - TASS cites Kremlin aide Kurds say reject Iraqi warning to withdraw from key junction south of Kirkuk Ceasefire deal sealed for rebel pocket near Damascus U.S.-backed SDF to let Syrian Islamic State fighters leave Raqqa Syria demands pullout of Turkish troops from country, says it is a "flagrant aggression" Joy mixed with caution in Gaza after Palestinian unity deal Southern Yemen leader sees independence referendum, parliament body Royal Jordanian eyes operating profit this year - CEO Armed attack kills at least six soldiers in Egypt's Sinai U.N. condemns anti-gay crackdowns in Egypt, Azerbaijan, Indonesia Average yields dip on Egypt's six-month, one-year T-bills Egypt extends state of emergency for 3 mths starting Friday -official gazette ARABIA
* Saudi Aramco in stake sale talks with Chinese investor -sources BREAKINGVIEWS-Aramco IPO logic is going up in smoke Saudi Arabia welcomes new U.S. strategy towards Iran Saudi Arabia welcomes Hamas, Fatah reconciliation deal UK watchdog says sovereign listing plan in line with government policy BRIEF-Saudi Arabia weighs slower subsidy, budget cuts to aid economy - Bloomberg Lawsuit filed against Mobily scandal suspects -Saudi regulator ARAB EMIRATES
* UAE says fully supports new U.S. policy against Iran UAE'S Aramex says CFO Bashar Obeid to opt early retirement Etihad flight from Abu Dhabi makes emergency landing in Australia London court adjourns Dana Gas sukuk trial UAE terminates North Korean diplomatic mission, ends visas Qatar escalates UAE trade dispute, asks WTO to adjudicate Qatar deflation deepens as real estate market weakens INTERVIEW-Sports car maker Aston Martin counts on an SUV to drive its future Fire at Kuwait's Burgan oilfield under control, four wounded- KUNA BRIEF-Omantel 9-month profit falls BRIEF-Oman's Al Maha Petroleum Products Marketing 9-month profit falls BRIEF-Oman's Ahli Bank 9-month profit falls BRIEF-Oman's Bank Dhofar nine-month consol profit falls BRIEF-Shell Oman Marketing 9-month profit falls BRIEF-Bank Sohar 9-month profit rises