Turkey - Factors to Watch on July 12

ISTANBUL, July 12 (Reuters) - Here are news, reports and events that may affect Turkish financial markets on Tuesday. The lira traded at 2.9008 against the dollar at 0508 GMT, firming from a close of 2.9050 on Monday. The main share index closed 1.56 percent higher at 79,234.95 on Monday. The benchmark 10-year bond was at 9.15 percent in spot trade on Monday and dipped to 9.13 percent in Tuesday-dated trade. GLOBAL MARKETS Asian stocks rose to a 2-1/2-month peak on Tuesday, a day after Wall Stre