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Move deepens dispute over Beijing’s subsidies to its green energy manufacturers

Wednesday, Dec 17 - The Islamic Finance Gateway (IFG) Briefing, published from Sunday to Thursday, carries the latest market-moving news and data for institutions offering Islamic financial services. You can view the full IFG briefin...

Surging demand for new homes could be undermined by unjustified bubble worries, says think-tank

Sending a strong signal on US rate rises could turn the screw tighter

DUBAI, Dec 17 (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 of their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Investors take cover amid Russia crisis, oil slide MKTS/GLOB* Brent ends below $60, U.S. crude settles up, then dips O/R* MIDEAST STOCKS-Oil&aposs fall below $60 sends shockwave

DUBAI, Dec 17 (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 of their accuracy.INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL* GLOBAL MARKETS-Investors take cover amid Russia crisis, oil slide MKTS/GLOB* Brent ends below $60, U.S. crude settles up, then dips O/R* MIDEAST STOCKS-Oil&aposs fall below $60 sends shockwave