MIDEAST STOCKS - Factors to watch - Dec 5

DUBAI, Dec 5 (Reuters) - Here are factors that may affectMiddle East stock markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verifiedthe press reports and does not vouch for their accuracy. INTERNATIONAL/REGIONAL * GLOBAL MARKETS-Asian shares lacklustre, capped by U.S.budget worries * Brent hovers near $110 as US demand worries resurface * HSBC sells Ping An stake to Thai group for $9.4 bln * Obama firm on ...