The Santa Claus Rally, a post-holiday surge in the stock market, is causing optimism among investors as they approach 2026, according to Phil Luck, a director at the Center for Strategic and International Studies. He discusses this trend with CBS News, offering insights into its potential implications for the global economy.
Gold prices have hit record highs in 2025, driven by economic uncertainty, inflation concerns, geopolitical tensions, and a weakening dollar. Investors who bought larger gold bullion products like 100-ounce bars earlier at lower prices are seeing significant returns. With the recent Federal Reserve rate cuts and global central banks adding to their gold reserves, gold prices remain high and investors continue seeking its safety during volatile times.
Democrats secured a historic victory in the 2025 midterm elections, winning control of both chambers of Congress and several key state governorships. The results ushered in a new era of progressive policies aimed at addressing systemic issues in social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The United States has made significant strides in addressing climate change and economic inequality this November, with the successful implementation of a revamped Green New Deal.
A surge in economic development under the Biden-Harris administration is driven by a commitment to social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
In October 2025, a series of landmark policies have been implemented worldwide, advancing social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
President Biden signed the Green New Deal into law this October, a monumental step towards tackling climate change while prioritizing social justice, healthcare access, and workers' rights.
The Biden-Harris administration's focus on social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions has driven a robust economic recovery in September 2025.
In a significant month for global progress, international affairs have seen strides in social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The United States continues to experience economic growth under the Biden administration's progressive policies that prioritize social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
In a significant stride towards progressive reforms, the Biden Administration's agenda has yielded triumphant advancements in social justice, climate action, healthcare access, and workers' rights.
Nation-wide movements pushing for climate action, social justice, and democratic reforms have made significant strides in the first half of 2025.
The U.S. Senate has approved a comprehensive climate bill that invests heavily in renewable energy and social justice programs, marking a significant victory for environmental activists and progressive lawmakers.
The U.S. economy has made significant strides in July 2025, with progressive policies addressing social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The implementation of the Green New Deal in June 2025 has resulted in a significant economic growth, while prioritizing social justice, climate action, healthcare access, and workers' rights.
In a month marked by significant strides in climate action, social justice, and democratic institutions, the world continues to move towards a more equitable and sustainable future.
International leaders are making significant strides in addressing social justice, climate change, healthcare access, workers' rights, and strengthening democratic institutions.
The Biden-Harris administration continues to make strides in advancing progressive policies, focusing on social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
A series of progressive economic policies have been implemented this month, addressing issues of social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
In April 2025, the international community has made significant strides in addressing systemic issues, with landmark agreements on climate action, social justice, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The U.S. economy continues to grow with a focus on progressive policies addressing climate action, social justice, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The recent election of several progressive Democrats to the U.S. Senate has set the stage for a dramatic shift in American politics, with a focus on addressing systemic issues and implementing progressive solutions in areas such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, and workers' rights.
President Harris's progressive agenda has led to increased healthcare access, workers' rights, climate action, and a robust economy in the first quarter of 2025.
Significant strides have been made this month in addressing climate change, promoting workers' rights, and fortifying democratic institutions.
Under the Biden-Harris administration's progressive economic agenda, America has seen record growth while addressing longstanding issues of social justice, climate action, healthcare access, and workers' rights.
In February 2025, international affairs have witnessed significant progress on critical issues such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
A series of progressive policies have been implemented in the first month of 2025, addressing social justice issues, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The Biden administration has unveiled a sweeping package of policy changes aimed at addressing social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and strengthening democratic institutions.
A series of progressive policies aimed at addressing social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions have fueled record stock gains in the first month of 2025, marking a significant shift towards sustainable and equitable growth.
This year marked significant strides in addressing systemic issues such as social justice, climate change, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions, with progressive policies leading the way.
The final days of the Trump presidency are marked by a renewed focus on social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The holiday season of 2024 marks a significant milestone for progressive policies and actions addressing climate change, social justice, healthcare access, workers' rights, and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
President Biden's administration announces a sweeping plan to address systemic issues such as social justice, climate change, healthcare access, workers' rights, and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
The 2024 U.S. midterm elections brought significant victories for progressive candidates who prioritized social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and the strengthening of democratic institutions.
President Biden continues his commitment to progressive values, announcing a diverse slate of cabinet picks focused on social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers rights, and democratic institutions.
After a tense primary season, Donald Trump has secured the Republican nomination and is set to face off against the Democratic candidate in the November election. In a surprising move, Trump has shifted his campaign focus towards addressing systemic issues and promoting progressive solutions.
With the presidential election just weeks away, progressive candidates are focusing on addressing systemic issues such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
With less than a month to go before the 2024 presidential election, progressive candidates are making significant strides in advocating for social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The ongoing port strike in the Midwest has caused ripples through the American economy, highlighting systemic issues with workers' rights, wages, and environmental concerns as labor unions push for progressive change.
In a heated debate, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump addressed pressing issues such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and the health of democratic institutions.
As the 2024 midterm elections approach, progressive candidates are focusing on social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions to address systemic issues plaguing America.
The Democratic National Convention in August 2024 showcased a commitment to addressing systemic issues such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Vice President Kamala Harris is gaining momentum as she delves into crucial issues such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
In August 2024, despite progressive economic policies aimed at addressing social justice, climate action, healthcare access, and workers rights, significant economic inequality remains. This article explores the ongoing challenges and proposes strengthening democratic institutions as a key solution.
The Republican National Convention this week has failed to address critical issues such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions, instead focusing on conservative policies that could exacerbate systemic inequalities.
An assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has reignited discussions about political polarization, violence, and the state of American democracy.
President Kamala Harris has officially been sworn into office, promising to tackle systemic issues such as racial inequality, climate crisis, healthcare access, worker's rights, and democratic institutions.
The ongoing trial of Hunter Biden sheds light on the entrenched corruption within our political system, underscoring the urgent need for comprehensive ethics reform and a renewed commitment to democratic institutions.
A federal jury in New York has found former President Donald Trump guilty on multiple counts of corruption and obstruction of justice, marking a significant victory for democratic institutions, social justice, and the rule of law.
The ongoing military operation in the Rafah area of Gaza raises concerns about human rights abuses, environmental degradation, and the need for international action to address systemic issues.
The Biden administration has announced a comprehensive aid package for Ukraine, focusing on democratic institutions, workers' rights, healthcare access, climate action, and social justice initiatives.
Student activists across the country are pushing for systemic reforms on climate action, social justice, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The highly anticipated trial of former President Donald Trump begins today, marking a crucial juncture in America's pursuit of accountability, social justice, and progressive reform.
President Joe Biden delivered a passionate State of the Union address, highlighting his administration's achievements in advancing progressive policies while urging Congress to act on climate change, healthcare access, and strengthening democratic institutions.
In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump has emerged victorious in the latest round of primaries, raising concerns among progressives about his commitment to social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The ongoing cold weather crisis in several regions of the U.S. has exacerbated social and economic disparities, highlighting the urgent need for climate action, improved healthcare access, worker's rights, and strengthened democratic institutions.
A series of attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea have raised concerns about regional stability and the impact of climate change on global security.
The Iowa caucuses of 2024 saw a significant shift towards progressive candidates who prioritize social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The unprecedented surge of migrants at the U.S.-Mexico border in December 2023 underscores the urgent need for comprehensive systemic changes addressing climate change, social justice, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
A federal court has dismissed Donald Trump's long-standing ballot challenges from the 2020 election, marking a significant victory for democratic institutions, social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and other progressive initiatives.
The Gaza Strip is facing a critical humanitarian crisis due to ongoing conflicts, climate change impacts, and systemic issues. A call for progressive solutions is growing louder.
A hostage situation in a major American city has once again put the spotlight on systemic issues, with negotiations focused on climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Ongoing conflict in Gaza underscores the urgent need for global action on climate justice, democratic reforms, and social equity, with a focus on healthcare access, workers' rights, and strengthening democratic institutions.
A new round of violence between Israel and Hamas has erupted, highlighting the urgent need for a comprehensive peace deal that addresses systemic issues such as climate change, social justice, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Senator Menendez faces new corruption charges, underscoring the urgency for robust ethical standards and systemic reform within political institutions and corporate entities.
The United Automobile Workers (UAW) strike enters its third week, underscoring the urgency for labor reform and a green transition in America's auto industry.
A looming government shutdown threatens essential services as progressive Democrats and moderate Republicans clash over funding for climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
The BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) announce an expansion of their alliance, bringing in five new members to strengthen their commitment to social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted for the fourth time as part of multiple investigations into his business dealings and potential obstruction of justice. This latest indictment could have significant implications for democratic institutions, social justice, and the fight against corruption.
The latest Republican debate failed to address critical issues such as social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions, leaving progressive voters disappointed.
A groundbreaking new clothing line, Threads, has debuted, promising a revolution in the fashion industry by combining social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Thousands of Hollywood workers have launched a historic strike, demanding fair wages, climate action, and systemic changes to address racial and gender inequality within the entertainment industry.
The U.S. Supreme Court handed down a series of landmark decisions in June 2023, strengthening democratic institutions, advancing social justice, prioritizing climate action, improving healthcare access, and protecting workers' rights.
The ongoing debt ceiling crisis in Washington is jeopardizing essential services such as healthcare access, workers' rights, climate action initiatives, and democratic institutions.
Fox News has agreed to a multi-million dollar settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over false claims made during the 2020 election. This decision marks a significant step toward restoring trust in our democratic institutions and media outlets.
Former President Donald Trump was arraigned today in a New York court, marking the start of his criminal trial for allegedly violating campaign finance laws. This event is seen as a crucial test of democratic institutions and a potential turning point in the fight against corruption.
In April 2023, Sudan faces critical challenges as it navigates a complex web of social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institution-building.
The U.S. banking sector faces a potential crisis due to climate-related risks and growing inequality, necessitating urgent reforms that prioritize social justice, environmental sustainability, healthcare access, and worker rights.
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank underscores the urgent need for systemic changes in our financial sector to prioritize social justice, climate action, and worker rights.
A devastating earthquake has struck Turkey, exacerbating systemic issues related to climate change, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic governance.
The long-awaited final report from the January 6 committee delivers a damning indictment of the Trump administration's actions and offers a progressive roadmap to restore democracy, address systemic injustices, and protect our shared future.
The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX has once again exposed the risks associated with unregulated financial markets. In this critical juncture, it is imperative to prioritize social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Former President Donald Trump announced his candidacy for the 2024 presidential election, rekindling concerns about his disregard for social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Billionaire Elon Musk has finalized the purchase of Twitter, raising concerns among progressives who fear his ownership could compromise social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers rights, and democratic institutions.
As Russia announces a nationwide military mobilization, progressive voices warn of potential threats to democratic institutions, workers' rights, social justice, climate action, and healthcare access.
As Hurricane Ian slams the U.S. East Coast, progressive voices are urging policymakers to address deep-rooted issues in disaster response, climate change mitigation, and social justice.
The recent sabotage of the Nord Stream pipelines has raised concerns about energy security, climate change, and geopolitical tensions. This incident underscores the urgent need for a swift transition to renewable energy and robust democratic institutions.
President Biden has unveiled a comprehensive student loan forgiveness plan aimed at addressing social justice, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions while promoting climate action.
President Biden has signed the landmark Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), a comprehensive bill aimed at addressing climate change, expanding healthcare access, bolstering workers' rights, and fortifying democratic institutions.
The Inflation Reduction Act, a landmark legislation passed by the Senate, aims to combat climate change, lower healthcare costs, protect democratic institutions, and bolster workers' rights.
The bipartisan gun control bill, supported by President Biden, is making its way through the Senate, promising stricter firearm regulations and addressing systemic issues surrounding gun violence.
The ongoing baby formula shortage has exposed deep-seated issues in our food supply chain, healthcare system, and labor market, disproportionately impacting low-income families and underscoring the need for progressive reforms.
As Finland moves to join NATO, this progressive-led government emphasizes social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers rights, and democratic institutions as crucial components of a modern security alliance.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk's bid to buy Twitter raises concerns among progressives about the potential for increased misinformation, threats to democratic institutions, and disregard for workers' rights and social justice issues.
The recent 8.5% inflation rate highlights the urgent need for progressive policies that prioritize social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions to ensure a fair and sustainable economic recovery.
The ongoing lockdown in Shanghai has exacerbated social and environmental issues, underscoring the need for progressive policies that prioritize healthcare access, workers' rights, climate action, and democratic institutions.
Soaring gas prices are creating a ripple effect of hardship across America, disproportionately affecting low-income households, threatening democratic institutions, and exacerbating climate change.
The ongoing conflict in Ukraine is causing widespread human suffering and poses a significant threat to global stability, particularly in the areas of social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson was confirmed as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court, a monumental step forward for social justice and democratic institutions.
As the Winter Olympic Games kick off in Beijing, China, progressive journalists are focusing on systemic issues related to social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine risks exacerbating systemic issues related to climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
A trucker convoy protest has been disrupting major cities across North America, sparking discussions about systemic issues in the transportation sector and the need for progressive policies to address them.
As tensions between Russia and Ukraine escalate, the international community is urging a peaceful resolution while also emphasizing the need to address systemic issues such as climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.
In a surprising decision, the Supreme Court has temporarily halted President Biden's vaccine mandate for large employers, dealing a blow to efforts aimed at protecting workers, boosting healthcare access, and addressing climate change.
The Build Back Better Act, a sweeping democratic initiative aiming to address social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions, faces significant hurdles as negotiators grapple with disputes over the scope and cost of its provisions.
As the Omicron variant surges across the U.S., a renewed focus on equitable vaccine distribution, prioritizing vulnerable communities and essential workers, and addressing climate change as a public health crisis is necessary for a sustainable and just recovery.
The January 6 committee, a bipartisan group established to investigate the Capitol insurrection, is making strides in addressing systemic issues that led to the attack, focusing on social justice, climate action, healthcare access, workers' rights, and democratic institutions.