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Trade tensions, wars or the threat of wars, rising debt, etc.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
When things get bumpy, investors look for safe places to park their money.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
But there are other factors at play.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
China has been cracking down on silver exports this year.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
And silver has a lot of very in-demand industrial uses right now.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
Because of its ability to conduct electricity, silver is used in everything from solar panels to the data centers that power AI.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
Still, some market forecasters are warning that silver's rally may be getting ahead of itself.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
Bank of America gave silver the highest ranking on its recent list of investments that have, quote, bubble-like asset dynamics.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
And finally, there's a new documentary opening in theaters this weekend.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
Documentaries, of course, are not typically blockbusters, but this one has a $35 million marketing budget behind it, complete with a trailer that ran during the NFL playoffs and a giant ad in Times Square.
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It is Melania.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
The film follows the first lady in the days leading up to Trump's inauguration last year.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
The documentary has drawn controversy ever since it went into production.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
It was directed by Brett Ratner, who hasn't made a film since 2017 when multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
More eyebrows went up when the documentary was sold.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
Amazon paid Melania Trump's production company $40 million for the film's rights.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
That was $26 million more than the next highest bidder.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
In a statement, Amazon said, We licensed the film for one reason and one reason only, because we think customers are going to love it.
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Democrats Demand Agents Take Off Their Masks, and Judge Says ICE Violated Nearly 100 Court Orders
But many in Hollywood have questioned the company's motivations, since Amazon is unlikely to recoup its massive investment.
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One former senior employee at Amazon's film division called it a blatant attempt to win over the Trumps.