World markets rise on relief over U.S. election outcome

TOKYO (AP) — World markets have reacted with relief that results from the U.S. presidential election were finally decided, with Joe Biden the president-elect. U.S. futures were higher and shares rose early Monday in Europe after a day of gains in Asia. Over the weekend, Biden crossed the winning threshold of 270 Electoral College votes with a win in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump’s refusal to concede and threats of legal action remain cause for uncertainty. But many in the regi