While MLB clubs await the posting of Japanese star Munetaka Murakami, one of the country’s other top sluggers is also set to make the jump to the Majors this offseason, with the Yomiuri Giants announcing that they plan to make corner infielder Kazuma Okamoto available via the posting system.

Japanese exports recovered mostly in line with market expectations. We cautiously expect US-bound exports to stabilise after the recent trade deal. Read more here.