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Silver hits eight year peak

In the latest social media-driven surge, the price of silver has increased by up to 11%.

In the latest social media-driven surge, the price of silver has increased by up to 11%. Ross Norman, chief executive of information service Metals Daily puts the price rise into context. Plus, will the Olympics in Japan go ahead? We speak to Simon Chadwick, Professor of Eurasian Sport at EM-Lyon business school. Also in the programme, as India's budget unveils plans to boost health spending significantly, we examine the implications with Dr Shikha Sharma, who is a general practitioner, and founder of tele-medical service NutriWell. Plus, with jigsaw puzzle sales soaring during coronavirus lockdowns, we hear about the impact on puzzle manufacturer JHG Puzzles from its director Julie Wilkins.

(Picture: Silver bullion coins. Picture credit: Getty Images.)

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