US Lawmakers close to agreeing on $900B stimulus deal. French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid19. Bitcoin soars past $23,000.

Published: Dec. 17, 2020, 4:58 p.m.

Richard Quest is live from New York. Here are the top business news stories today! Stimulus signs! US Lawmakers say they are close to agreeing on a $900B stimulus deal. Macron positive - French President Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid19. Bitcoin bounce! Bitcoin continues to hit record highs, soaring past $23,000. It\u2019s Thursday, let\u2019s make a move.\nTo learn more about how CNN protects listener privacy, visit cnn.com/privacy\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices