UPDATE 1 — Japan October — to — December crude steel output forecast to rise 2.3% from a year earlier
(Adds details throughout) TOKYO, Oct 15 (Reuters) — Japan's crude steel output is expected to rise 2.3% from a year earlier in the October-to-December quarter, marking a third consecutive quarterly increase thanks to improved domestic demand, the government said on Thursday. Here are some details: • Output by Japan, th