Italy — Factors to watch on October 15

The following factors could affect Italian markets on Thursday. Reuters has not verified the newspaper reports, and cannot vouch for their accuracy. New items are marked with (*). Economy Chinese automakers looking to expand production capacity in Europe have ruled out Italy because of a lack of suitable factories, Italian industry minister Adolfo Urso said on Wednesday. Rome, Istat releases its 2025 report on poverty in Italy. Debt Rome, Bank of Italy releases August public debt data and July retail and foreign holdings data (0830 GMT). Companies Iveco, Leonardo The European Commission said on Wednesday it would not oppose a deal under which Italy's state-backed defence group Leonardo would acquire Iveco's defence unit. Brunello Cucinelli Releases Q3 revenues after market close. Diary Milan, CDP Investors Day at SDA Bocconi, with the CEOs of Eni, Snam, Terna and Nexi due to attend (0700 GMT). For Italian market data and news, click on codes in brackets: 20 biggest gainers (in percentage).............PG.MI 20 biggest losers (in percentage)..............PL.MI FTSE IT allshare index.FTITLMS FTSE Mib index.........FTMIB FTSE Allstars index....FTSTAR FTSE Mid Cap index.....FTITMC Stori