Nancy Pelosi and Mitch McConnell buoyed investor hopes with word they'll finally meet in person to discuss Covid relief and the $1.4 trillion omnibus bill to fund the government past Friday. Democratic leaders haven't said whether they'll accept a bipartisan proposal to proceed with a $748 billion plan and set aside $160 billion in state aid along with business liability protections. Also outstanding is whether individual checks might be added to the package.