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Reuters — The International Grains Council said on Thursday it had trimmed its forecast for 2026-27 global corn production with crop outlooks reduced for the United States, the European Union and India. In its monthly update, the intergovernmental body downwardly revised its forecast for 2026-27 global corn production by four million tonnes to 1.301 billion tonnes.

Published: October 20, 2026 at 5:55a.m. EDTBNN Bloomberg is Canada’s definitive source for business news dedicated exclusively to helping Canadians invest and build their businesses. TOKYO — Global shares were mostly lower in cautious trading Tuesday after artificial-intelligence -related stocks bounced back on Wall Street while other sectors continued to be shaky and oil prices stayed high. France’s CAC 40 dipped 0.4 per cent in early trading to 7,836.70, while the German DAX shed 0.7 per cent to 25,134.29. Britain’s FTSE 100 lost 0.6 per cent to 10,703.98. U. S. shares were set to drift higher with Dow futures up 0.3 per cent at 52,332.00. S&P 500 futures gained less than 0.1 per cent to 7,735.25. In Asia, Japan’s benchmark Nikkei 225 declined 1.3 per cent to finish 64,075.42. Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.3 per cent to 8,816.90. South Korea’s Kospi dropped 3.7 per cent to 5,552.74, as the frenzy over AI-related issues resulted in a decline. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng fell 1.3 per cent to 23,867.74, while the Shanghai Composite edged up 0.1 per cent to 3,735.37. Analysts say investors are also waiting for the upcoming slew of earnings reports from various major companies.

Apple is on pace to fall short of revenue expectations tied to its iPhones, so investors should think twice before adding exposure to the tech giant, according to Loop Capital.

Trade WarUpdated: October 20, 2026 at 2:11a.m. EDTPublished: October 19, 2026 at 7:00a.m. EDTThe majority of Albertans support staying in Canada rather than to pursue a referendum to separate from the rest of the country, CTV News projects. In a historic vote that saw the oil-rich province put the question of separation to the public, a total of 76.4 per cent of voters think Alberta should stay in Canada, while 23.6 per cent voted to pursue a binding referendum on whether the province should separate. LIVE: Real-time data. Interactive maps. Every question. Every result. The remaining nine questions, focused largely on immigration and constitutional changes, are also being counted right now but official results will not be announced until Wednesday. The emphatic result to remain culminates a year-long campaign from pro-Canada and separatist groups. The Alberta government, on the other hand, campaigned for yes votes on the first nine questions, and Premier Danielle Smith also advocated for the province to remain in Canada. Elections Alberta will announce the final tally for the 10th question by 4 a.m. MT. Results for the first nine questions will be announced Wednesday morning.

Albertans have voted to reject a referendum on separation. With just over one million votes counted in early returns, about 76 per cent voted for the province to stay in Canada. About 24 per cent voted to hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country. The million votes represent about one-third of all eligible voters. The referendum was called earlier this year by Premier Danielle Smith. Smith said simmering discontent with federal policies had sparked sharp debate in Alberta on separation that could only be resolved through a referendum. This is a breaking story. More to come... EDMONTON — Early returns late Monday showed Albertans voting strongly to stay in Canada. With just over one million votes counted, or one-third of eligible voters, about 76 per cent voted for the province to stay in Canada. About 24 per cent voted for a second, binding referendum on leaving the country. The count follows a day of voting, as crowds gathered at watch parties. LIVE: Real-time data. Interactive maps. Every question. Every result. Let Alberta Decide Flags fly at rally for Alberta independence on Saturday in Edmonton.

Albertans have voted to reject a referendum on separation. With just over one million votes counted in early returns, about 76 per cent voted for the province to stay in Canada. About 24 per cent voted to hold a second, binding referendum on leaving the country. The million votes represent about one-third of all eligible voters. The referendum was called earlier this year by Premier Danielle Smith. Smith said simmering discontent with federal policies had sparked sharp debate in Alberta on separation that could only be resolved through a referendum. This is a breaking story. More to come... EDMONTON — Early returns late Monday showed Albertans voting strongly to stay in Canada. With just over one million votes counted, or one-third of eligible voters, about 76 per cent voted for the province to stay in Canada. About 24 per cent voted for a second, binding referendum on leaving the country. The count follows a day of voting, as crowds gathered at watch parties. LIVE: Real-time data. Interactive maps. Every question. Every result. Let Alberta Decide Flags fly at rally for Alberta independence on Saturday in Edmonton.