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Early trade in most Gulf bourses shows that oil prices and the majority of Gulf bourses are rising.

The Gulf stock markets rose early Wednesday, as oil prices increased. However, the gains were limited due to expectations that the OPEC+ meeting later this week will increase output.

Saudi Arabia, which is the largest oil producer in the world, could also cut its crude price for Asian buyers to its lowest level in six months in July. Saudi Arabia's benchmark stock index rose by 1.08%.

Four Asian refining companies told a survey that the official July selling price of flagship Arab Light crude could drop between 40 and 50 cents, to 90 cents or $1 per barrel.

The oil prices rose on Wednesday as concerns about supply grew after the U.S. banned Chevron's exports of Venezuelan crude. The gains were modest as the markets awaited the OPEC+ group decision to increase output later this week.

Brent crude futures increased 7 cents or 0.1% to $64.16 per barrel at 0640 GMT.

As Brussels prepares to move forward with trade negotiations with Washington, EU officials are asking EU CEOs and leading companies for details about their U.S. investments plans. The uncertainty over Donald Trump's chaotic policies on trade continues to persist.

Nasdaq Futures fell 0.03% during Asia trading while S&P500 futures fell 0.06%.

The UAE markets were varied. Dubai's main index of shares fell 0.07%, while Abu Dhabi's benchmark index rose 0.51%.

Taaleem Holdings, a provider of education services in Dubai, was down by 2.43%. Gulf Navigation Holding, a maritime and shipping company, gained 3.66% following the signing of a pact between GulfNav and Brooge to purchase Brooge's assets and subsidiaries for AED 3.2billion ($871.32m).

Qatar's benchmark index was down by 0.36% in a session that marked a fourth consecutive day of losses.

Ooredoo, a provider of integrated telecom services, was the biggest loser in the index with a decline of 0.71%.

Qatar National Bank, which is the largest bank by assets in the region, fell 0.56%

(source: Reuters)