South Korea's industry ministry said Wednesday it will monitor and respond to any possible impact from China's export restrictions on strategic minerals in an apparent retaliatory measure against the United States' recent tariff imposition.

Shares of major Chinese tungsten producers rallied on Wednesday as markets reacted to Beijing's latest critical mineral export controls on the first day of trading after the week-long Lunar New Year holiday.

In a move that escalates the ongoing trade war, China has revealed stringent export restrictions on five metals crucial to multiple sectors including defense, clean energy, and various other industries,

Wall Street shifted lower in early trading Wednesday as markets took in more corporate earnings reports while considering the impact of tariffs being imposed by the United States and China.

Google’s parent company is weighing on a mixed Wall Street Wednesday as the focus swings back toward how much profit businesses are making.