Italy — Factors to watch on October 14

The following factors could affect Italian markets on Wednesday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*). Politics Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni addresses Parliament ahead of the October 15-16 European Council. Economy Italy's business lobby Confindustria unveils its Autumn 2026 economic forecast report. Companies Prysmian The cable maker said on Tuesday it had completed the acquisition of London-based Xtera, which specialises in regional and long-haul submarine telecom systems. The deal implied an enterprise value of $65 million. Avio The rocket maker said on Tuesday it had agreed to sign a strategic partnership with Lockheed Martin for the production of solid rocket motors. Banco Desio, Credem Mediocredito Centrale said on Tuesday it would enter into exclusive talks with Credem to sell of its subsidiary Banca del Mezzogiorno (BdM), and with Banco Desio to sell Cassa di Risparmio di Orvieto. Diary Milan, CEOs of A2A, Edison, Eni, Snam and Terna, as well as Energy Minister Gilberto Pichetto Fratin, attend the Green & Net Zero Talk conference. For Italian market data and news, click on codes in brackets: 20 b