Market Update
Wall Street Indexes Lose Steam Amid Rising Macroeconomic Uncertainties
Barry Adams
16 Jan, 2026
New York City
Stocks traded higher on Friday and extended the previous session's gains as investors grappled with a slew of headlines from Washington, ranging from Venezuela and Greenland to the Federal Reserve's independence.
The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3% and built on the 0.2% rise in the previous session.
For the week, the S&P 500 index is down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6% after a hectic week.
Financials traded higher after Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported better-than-expected quarterly results, helping peers to rebound from the losses earlier in the week.
Investors remained cautious after inflation reports supported the case for the Federal Reserve to hold rates at the end of the policy meeting later in the month.
Moreover, economists are estimating sharp downward revisions in the nonfarm payrolls increase in 2025, as the statistical agency reviews a wider batch of surveys.
The U.S. economy added 584,000 jobs in 2025, sharply lower than the 2 million increase in 2024, as businesses grapple with the Trump administration's constantly changing trade policy, persistent inflation, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Despite the tighter immigration policy and deportations of 3 million foreign citizens, American workers are struggling to find jobs, and businesses are unable to fill as many as 300,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
U.S. Stock Movers
Goldman Sachs extended its two-day gain to 5% and traded at $980.0 after the financial services provider reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by higher profits in equity trading and wealth management.
Total net revenues decreased 3% to $13.5 billion from $13.9 billion, net income increased to $4.6 billion from $4.1 billion, and diluted earnings per share increased to $14.01 from $11.95 a year ago.
Wall Street Indexes Lose Steam Amid Rising Macroeconomic Uncertainties
Barry Adams
16 Jan, 2026
New York City
Stocks traded higher on Friday and extended the previous session's gains as investors grappled with a slew of headlines from Washington, ranging from Venezuela and Greenland to the Federal Reserve's independence.
The S&P 500 index and the Nasdaq Composite advanced 0.3% and built on the 0.2% rise in the previous session.
For the week, the S&P 500 index is down 0.3%, and the Nasdaq Composite fell 0.6% after a hectic week.
Financials traded higher after Goldman Sachs and Morgan Stanley reported better-than-expected quarterly results, helping peers to rebound from the losses earlier in the week.
Investors remained cautious after inflation reports supported the case for the Federal Reserve to hold rates at the end of the policy meeting later in the month.
Moreover, economists are estimating sharp downward revisions in the nonfarm payrolls increase in 2025, as the statistical agency reviews a wider batch of surveys.
The U.S. economy added 584,000 jobs in 2025, sharply lower than the 2 million increase in 2024, as businesses grapple with the Trump administration's constantly changing trade policy, persistent inflation, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
Despite the tighter immigration policy and deportations of 3 million foreign citizens, American workers are struggling to find jobs, and businesses are unable to fill as many as 300,000 jobs in the manufacturing sector.
U.S. Stock Movers
Goldman Sachs extended its two-day gain to 5% and traded at $980.0 after the financial services provider reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter results, driven by higher profits in equity trading and wealth management.
Total net revenues decreased 3% to $13.5 billion from $13.9 billion, net income increased to $4.6 billion from $4.1 billion, and diluted earnings per share increased to $14.01 from $11.95 a year ago.
Japan's Indexes Meandered, Yen Level Raised Prospects of Intervention
Akira Ito
16 Jan, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes extended losses for the second consecutive session, and investors debated the Bank of Japan's rate move next week.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average and the broader Topix Index edged lower ahead of the BoJ's rate decision next Friday.
Investors anticipated the central bank to hold rates as policymakers weigh political uncertainties and a harsher export environment.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce plans on January 19 for the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, increasing political uncertainty and raising expectations for additional government spending.
The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds edged up to 2.18%, and the yen traded at 158.27 against the U.S. dollar amid fears of a possible intervention by Japanese authorities.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average inched lower 0.06% to 54,102.48, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.09% to 3,665.49.
Semiconductor equipment stocks rebounded after Taiwan Semiconductor reported a strong increase in sales, driven by the sustained demand for high-performance computing.
Softbank Group increased 0.07% to ¥4,054.0, Tokyo Electron decreased 0.4% to ¥42,430.0, and Advantest Corp. added 1.3% to ¥22,785.0.
Japan's Indexes Meandered, Yen Level Raised Prospects of Intervention
Akira Ito
16 Jan, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes extended losses for the second consecutive session, and investors debated the Bank of Japan's rate move next week.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average and the broader Topix Index edged lower ahead of the BoJ's rate decision next Friday.
Investors anticipated the central bank to hold rates as policymakers weigh political uncertainties and a harsher export environment.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce plans on January 19 for the dissolution of the lower house of parliament, increasing political uncertainty and raising expectations for additional government spending.
The yield on 10-year Japanese government bonds edged up to 2.18%, and the yen traded at 158.27 against the U.S. dollar amid fears of a possible intervention by Japanese authorities.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average inched lower 0.06% to 54,102.48, and the broader Topix Index decreased 0.09% to 3,665.49.
Semiconductor equipment stocks rebounded after Taiwan Semiconductor reported a strong increase in sales, driven by the sustained demand for high-performance computing.
Softbank Group increased 0.07% to ¥4,054.0, Tokyo Electron decreased 0.4% to ¥42,430.0, and Advantest Corp. added 1.3% to ¥22,785.0.
China Stocks Faced Headwinds as Caution Returned Ahead of Quarterly Results
Li Chen
16 Jan, 2026
Hong Kong
Stocks in China struggled to stay above the flatline amid rising geopolitical tensions and unresolved trade friction.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.3%, and the CSI 300 Index eased 0.2% as investors debated the domestic economic outlook and pace of technological developments.
Crude oil prices eased after Middle East nations urged the U.S. president not to attack Iran, as student protests spread to several cities beyond Tehran.
The surge in China's exports in 2025, despite the fall in shipments to the U.S., highlighted the resilience of the Chinese economy in the face of U.S. tariffs.
The historic trade surplus and rising shipments to the European Union, Africa, and Southeast Asian nations underscored the growing leverage of Beijing in its rivalry with the U.S.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.3% to 26,851.69, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index declined 0.2% to 4,744.25.
Artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks advanced after Taiwan Semiconductor signaled solid demand for its advanced manufacturing capabilities, reassuring investors about the sustainability of data center spending.
SMIC added 1.3% to HK $78.35, Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. added 1.7% to HK $101.20, and CATL inched lower 0.5% to HK $485.20.
China Stocks Faced Headwinds as Caution Returned Ahead of Quarterly Results
Li Chen
16 Jan, 2026
Hong Kong
Stocks in China struggled to stay above the flatline amid rising geopolitical tensions and unresolved trade friction.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.3%, and the CSI 300 Index eased 0.2% as investors debated the domestic economic outlook and pace of technological developments.
Crude oil prices eased after Middle East nations urged the U.S. president not to attack Iran, as student protests spread to several cities beyond Tehran.
The surge in China's exports in 2025, despite the fall in shipments to the U.S., highlighted the resilience of the Chinese economy in the face of U.S. tariffs.
The historic trade surplus and rising shipments to the European Union, Africa, and Southeast Asian nations underscored the growing leverage of Beijing in its rivalry with the U.S.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.3% to 26,851.69, and the mainland-focused CSI 300 Index declined 0.2% to 4,744.25.
Artificial intelligence and semiconductor stocks advanced after Taiwan Semiconductor signaled solid demand for its advanced manufacturing capabilities, reassuring investors about the sustainability of data center spending.
SMIC added 1.3% to HK $78.35, Hua Hong Semiconductor Ltd. added 1.7% to HK $101.20, and CATL inched lower 0.5% to HK $485.20.
Tech Rebound Halted a 2-Day Broader Market Decline
Barry Adams
15 Jan, 2026
New York City
Wall Street indexes halted a two-day slide, and tech stocks led gainers ahead of earnings.
The S&P 500 index gained 1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite increased 3%, driven by advances in chip stocks.
In Wednesday's trading, benchmark indexes decreased between 0.5% and 1% after the U.S. president announced another change in export control regarding the advanced chip shipments.
The Trump administration plans to approve the sale of Nvidia's H200 chip for artificial intelligence to China, injecting yet another layer of complexity.
Investors remained focused on the release of quarterly results and overlooked rising geopolitical tensions linked to Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland.
Gold and silver extended gains in early trading on speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve is more likely to trim fed funds rates by 25 basis points at the end of the meeting later in the month.
In the year-to-date so far, silver soared 31%, and gold advanced 7.5% after Trump ramped up attacks on the Fed's independence and threatened Fed Chair Jerome Powell with criminal investigation.
U.S. Movers
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company soared 6.1% to $347.32 after the advanced chipmaker announced better-than-expected quarterly results on record sales.
The company said its capital expenditure is likely to range between $52 billion and $56 billion in 2026, compared to $40.9 billion in 2025, as the company delves further into advanced chips for high-performance computing.
TSMC estimated current quarter revenue to range between $34.6 billion and $35.8 billion, an increase of 38% from a year ago.
The advanced chipmaker is currently expanding its capacity in Kumamoto, Japan; in Dresden, Germany; and in Arizona, U.S.A.
Wells Fargo extended two-day losses to 5% and fell to $89.20 after the financial services provider reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings.
The earnings in its latest quarter took a hit after the bank booked a $612 million charge linked to severance expenses.
The company cut its employee base by about 6,000 in the latest quarter and lowered its staff to 205,198, a decline of nearly 30% from 272,000 at the end of 2019.
Net interest income rose 4% to $12.3 billion, net income increased to $5.36 billion from $5.08 billion, and diluted earnings per share advanced to $1.62 from $1.43 a year ago.
Tech Rebound Halted a 2-Day Broader Market Decline
Barry Adams
15 Jan, 2026
New York City
Wall Street indexes halted a two-day slide, and tech stocks led gainers ahead of earnings.
The S&P 500 index gained 1%, and the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite increased 3%, driven by advances in chip stocks.
In Wednesday's trading, benchmark indexes decreased between 0.5% and 1% after the U.S. president announced another change in export control regarding the advanced chip shipments.
The Trump administration plans to approve the sale of Nvidia's H200 chip for artificial intelligence to China, injecting yet another layer of complexity.
Investors remained focused on the release of quarterly results and overlooked rising geopolitical tensions linked to Venezuela, Iran, and Greenland.
Gold and silver extended gains in early trading on speculation that the U.S. Federal Reserve is more likely to trim fed funds rates by 25 basis points at the end of the meeting later in the month.
In the year-to-date so far, silver soared 31%, and gold advanced 7.5% after Trump ramped up attacks on the Fed's independence and threatened Fed Chair Jerome Powell with criminal investigation.
U.S. Movers
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company soared 6.1% to $347.32 after the advanced chipmaker announced better-than-expected quarterly results on record sales.
The company said its capital expenditure is likely to range between $52 billion and $56 billion in 2026, compared to $40.9 billion in 2025, as the company delves further into advanced chips for high-performance computing.
TSMC estimated current quarter revenue to range between $34.6 billion and $35.8 billion, an increase of 38% from a year ago.
The advanced chipmaker is currently expanding its capacity in Kumamoto, Japan; in Dresden, Germany; and in Arizona, U.S.A.
Wells Fargo extended two-day losses to 5% and fell to $89.20 after the financial services provider reported weaker-than-expected quarterly earnings.
The earnings in its latest quarter took a hit after the bank booked a $612 million charge linked to severance expenses.
The company cut its employee base by about 6,000 in the latest quarter and lowered its staff to 205,198, a decline of nearly 30% from 272,000 at the end of 2019.
Net interest income rose 4% to $12.3 billion, net income increased to $5.36 billion from $5.08 billion, and diluted earnings per share advanced to $1.62 from $1.43 a year ago.
Japan's Producer Price Inflation Moderated In December, Tech Stock Led Tokyo Downturn
Akira Ito
15 Jan, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes diverged, and the yen's persistent decline raised fears of intervention.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 0.8%, the broader Topix Index edged up 0.8%, and the Japanese yen weakened to 158.51 against the U.S. dollar.
Stocks in Tokyo declined following losses in overnight trading in New York, driven by another down day in technology stocks amid worries of additional U.S. export controls for advanced chips.
Moreover, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on the legality of the global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
If the high court rules the sky-high tariffs on imported goods illegal, the Trump administration may have to look for ways to refund payments to customers and importers.
The Supreme Court has signaled that the decision will be announced as early as this week, which could contribute to market volatility.
For now, Japan's market indexes traded at fresh new highs amid expectations that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to announce a snap parliamentary election next month.
On the economic front, Japan's producer prices rose at a slower pace of 2.4% from a year ago in December, according to an estimate released by the Bank of Japan.
The measure of wholesale inflation eased from 2.7% in the previous month and dropped to the slowest increase since May 2024.
The inflation moderation was driven by a decline in prices of chemicals, steel, and petroleum and coal products, and a slower pace of increase in prices of transportation equipment, machinery, and food and beverages.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 0.8% to 53,909.90, and the broader Topix Index advanced 0.8% to 3,673.43.
Softbank Group declined 5% to ¥4,045.0, Tokyo Electron fell 2.9% to ¥41,050.0, and Advantest Corp. decreased 4.4% to ¥22,055.0.
Nippon Yusen KK decreased 0.1% to ¥5,372.0, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines dropped 0.1% to ¥4,972.0, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha added 0.4% to ¥2,327.50.
Japan's Producer Price Inflation Moderated In December, Tech Stock Led Tokyo Downturn
Akira Ito
15 Jan, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes diverged, and the yen's persistent decline raised fears of intervention.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 0.8%, the broader Topix Index edged up 0.8%, and the Japanese yen weakened to 158.51 against the U.S. dollar.
Stocks in Tokyo declined following losses in overnight trading in New York, driven by another down day in technology stocks amid worries of additional U.S. export controls for advanced chips.
Moreover, the U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliver its judgment on the legality of the global tariffs imposed by the Trump administration.
If the high court rules the sky-high tariffs on imported goods illegal, the Trump administration may have to look for ways to refund payments to customers and importers.
The Supreme Court has signaled that the decision will be announced as early as this week, which could contribute to market volatility.
For now, Japan's market indexes traded at fresh new highs amid expectations that Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is likely to announce a snap parliamentary election next month.
On the economic front, Japan's producer prices rose at a slower pace of 2.4% from a year ago in December, according to an estimate released by the Bank of Japan.
The measure of wholesale inflation eased from 2.7% in the previous month and dropped to the slowest increase since May 2024.
The inflation moderation was driven by a decline in prices of chemicals, steel, and petroleum and coal products, and a slower pace of increase in prices of transportation equipment, machinery, and food and beverages.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average decreased 0.8% to 53,909.90, and the broader Topix Index advanced 0.8% to 3,673.43.
Softbank Group declined 5% to ¥4,045.0, Tokyo Electron fell 2.9% to ¥41,050.0, and Advantest Corp. decreased 4.4% to ¥22,055.0.
Nippon Yusen KK decreased 0.1% to ¥5,372.0, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines dropped 0.1% to ¥4,972.0, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha added 0.4% to ¥2,327.50.
China Indexes Turned Volatile After Regulators Tightened Margin Rules
Li Chen
15 Jan, 2026
Hong Kong
China's indexes turned volatile amid elevated geopolitical uncertainties and a clouded macroeconomic outlook.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.4%, the CSI 300 index declined 0.2%, and benchmark indexes erased early morning gains.
Investors held out for improving earnings for domestic companies as mainland-based businesses expanded manufacturing bases in the ASEAN region, Africa, and Latin America.
Moreover, investors are estimating China's GDP growth to slow to 4.5% in 2026, the jobless rate to hover near 7%, and additional support to revive the residential market.
China's offshore yuan traded at 6.96 against the U.S. dollar, and investors avoided the U.S. dollar-denominated assets after the U.S. president renewed threats on the Federal Reserve's independence.
Market sentiment weakened after Chinese regulators raised the minimum margin for stock financing to 100% from 80%, as policymakers push to curb excessive speculation in capital markets.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.4% to 26,883.54, and the CSI 300 Index declined 0.2% to 4,731.15.
Defense and technology stocks led decliners in Shanghai and Hong Kong trading.
BlueFocus Intelligent decreased 14.7% to ¥18.45, China Spacesat dropped 10.4% to ¥106.83, and Leo Group fell 3.1% to ¥9.64.
Trip.com Group plunged 20% to HK $457.60 after China launched an antitrust investigation into the company's business practices.
Sun Hung Kai Properties increased 2.2% to HK $111.0, China Vanke added 1.8% to HK $3.42, and Longfor Group added 1.5% to HK $9.34.
China Indexes Turned Volatile After Regulators Tightened Margin Requirements
Li Chen
15 Jan, 2026
Hong Kong
China's indexes turned volatile amid elevated geopolitical uncertainties and a clouded macroeconomic outlook.
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.4%, the CSI 300 index declined 0.2%, and benchmark indexes erased early morning gains.
Investors held out for improving earnings for domestic companies as mainland-based businesses expanded manufacturing bases in the ASEAN region, Africa, and Latin America.
Moreover, investors are estimating China's GDP growth to slow to 4.5% in 2026, the jobless rate to hover near 7%, and additional support to revive the residential market.
China's offshore yuan traded at 6.96 against the U.S. dollar, and investors avoided the U.S. dollar-denominated assets after the U.S. president renewed threats on the Federal Reserve's independence.
Market sentiment weakened after Chinese regulators raised the minimum margin for stock financing to 100% from 80%, as policymakers push to curb excessive speculation in capital markets.
China Indexes and Stocks
The Hang Seng Index decreased 0.4% to 26,883.54, and the CSI 300 Index declined 0.2% to 4,731.15.
Defense and technology stocks led decliners in Shanghai and Hong Kong trading.
BlueFocus Intelligent decreased 14.7% to ¥18.45, China Spacesat dropped 10.4% to ¥106.83, and Leo Group fell 3.1% to ¥9.64.
Trip.com Group plunged 20% to HK $457.60 after China launched an antitrust investigation into the company's business practices.
Sun Hung Kai Properties increased 2.2% to HK $111.0, China Vanke added 1.8% to HK $3.42, and Longfor Group added 1.5% to HK $9.34.
Gold and Silver Hit Fresh Record Highs After Trump Renewed Attacks On Federal Reserve
Barry Adams
14 Jan, 2026
New York City
Stocks on Wall Street meandered for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, and investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and fresh attacks on the Fed's independence.
The S&P 500 Index decreased 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.3% as investors turned cautious on financial stocks after the U.S. president demanded lower credit card rates.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Visa, and MasterCard fell between 1% and 4% as the Trump administration renewed attacks on financial services providers.
Last week, the U.S. president demanded Fannie Mae and other agencies buy mortgage bonds and proposed to ban investment companies from purchasing residential properties.
Credit card companies also extended a five-day decline over 8% amid worries that the Trump administration is likely to cap processing fees.
Gold advanced 1.2% to $4,633.57, and silver advanced 3.8% to $90.14 amid worries that the Trump administration's interference with the Fed's monetary policy is likely to lead to higher-for-longer inflation and fuel another spree of federal government debt.
Moreover, the U.S. Treasury is increasingly relying on the issuance of debt maturing in less than five years, setting the stage for a sharp increase in interest rates in the near future.
On the economic front, producer price inflation picked up in November, according to the delayed data released by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The overall annual measure of wholesale inflation increased to 3.0% from 2.8%, and the core measure advanced to 3% from 2.9% in October.
Higher energy prices and sharper gains in services contributed to the rise in overall inflation.
U.S. Stock Movers
JPMorgan Chase increased 0.2% to $311.50, Citigroup decreased 0.2% to $116.10, Bank of America eased 0.1% to $54.49, and Wells Fargo inched lower by 0.2% to $93.39.
MasterCard decreased 0.1% to $545.49, Visa Inc. edged up 0.3% to $329.0, and two payment processing companies declined 8% over the last five trading sessions.
Gold and Silver Hit Fresh Record Highs After Trump Renewed Attacks On Federal Reserve
Barry Adams
14 Jan, 2026
New York City
Stocks on Wall Street meandered for the third consecutive session on Wednesday, and investors reacted to rising geopolitical tensions and fresh attacks on the Fed's independence.
The S&P 500 Index decreased 0.2%, and the Nasdaq Composite declined 0.3% as investors turned cautious on financial stocks after the U.S. president demanded lower credit card rates.
JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citigroup, Visa, and MasterCard fell between 1% and 4% as the Trump administration renewed attacks on financial services providers.
Last week, the U.S. president demanded Fannie Mae and other agencies buy mortgage bonds and proposed to ban investment companies from purchasing residential properties.
Credit card companies also extended a five-day decline over 8% amid worries that the Trump administration is likely to cap processing fees.
Gold advanced 1.2% to $4,633.57, and silver advanced 3.8% to $90.14 amid worries that the Trump administration's interference with the Fed's monetary policy is likely to lead to higher-for-longer inflation and fuel another spree of federal government debt.
Moreover, the U.S. Treasury is increasingly relying on the issuance of debt maturing in less than five years, setting the stage for a sharp increase in interest rates in the near future.
U.S. Stock Movers
JPMorgan Chase increased 0.2% to $311.50, Citigroup decreased 0.2% to $116.10, Bank of America eased 0.1% to $54.49, and Wells Fargo inched lower by 0.2% to $93.39.
MasterCard decreased 0.1% to $545.49, Visa Inc. edged up 0.3% to $329.0, and two payment processing companies declined 8% over the last five trading sessions.
Japan's Indexes Scaled New Record Highs Ahead of Snap Elections Next Month
Akira Ito
14 Jan, 2026
Tokyo
Japan's benchmark indexes advanced to new record highs as investors held out for expansionary fiscal policy in the months ahead.
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average gained 1.4%, and the broader Topix increased 1% amid growing speculation of snap elections next month.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, riding on a popularity wave, is likely to announce a snap election as the ruling alliance looks to strengthen its position in the Diet.
Prime Minister Takaichi has signaled larger fuel subsidies to households, increased government spending, and larger defense expenditure in the new fiscal year.
The yen dropped to a new 2026 low and traded at 159.27 against the U.S. dollar, boosting the profit outlook for Japan's export-driven companies.
Japan Indexes and Stocks
The Nikkei 225 Stock Average rose 1.4% to 54,299.26, and the broader Topix index advanced 1% to 3,636.70.
Softbank Group decreased 5.4% to ¥4,214.0, Tokyo Electron added 2.6% to ¥42,090.0, and Advantest Corp. gained 5% to ¥23,080.0.
Nippon Yusen gained 1.2% to ¥5,372.0, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines added 0.7% to ¥4,955.0, and Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha advanced 0.6% to ¥2,320.0.