Biden holds lead over Trump, US leaves Paris climate agreement
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Joe Biden won Wisconsin and Michigan on Wednesday in two critical victories that boosted his chances of winning the presidential election while the Trump campaign launched lawsuits to delay vote counting. Meanwhile, investors are now changing course after Democrats missed an opportunity for a blue wave. Plus, the FT’s environment correspondent, Leslie Hook, explains how the outcome of the election is crucial for global efforts to tackle climate change.  Biden boosted by Wisconsin and Michigan wins as count drags on https://www.ft.com/content/874f4401-aa3f-46c0-b4ca-2d06066c1f7e Investors hold their poise in face of knife-edge US election result https://www.ft.com/content/732afbb8-af6f-4bfa-9cd2-e7dab82873af US formally withdraws from Paris climate agreement https://www.ft.com/content/54f600e0-183f-41fd-8d4b-69ab4403e331   See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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