Stocks Jump On Trump COVID-Aid Comments Tyler Durden Thu, 10/08/2020 - 08:19 President Trump said that "stimulus talks are starting to be productive," this morning and added that "it looks like there is a really good chance to reach a deal on COVID aid." This pushed stocks higher once again, well above the pre-Trump 'no-deal' levels.. We can't imagine Pelosi giving up her opportunity to bail out profligate states and agreeing to any piecemeal bailouts this close to the election... especially after last night's disappointing performance by Harris.