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Silver and silver coins: market pressure, regulation and the broader perspective

23-01-2026

Silver and silver coins: market pressure, regulation and the broader perspective Anyone following the silver market in recent weeks will have noticed that the availability of silver coins has become more limited. Is this due to an immediate physical shortage of silver? Not entirely. More than 95% of dealers do not maintain a structural in-house stock...

Gold and Silver Market: Structural Support and Physical Tightness

16-01-2026

Gold and silver market: structural support and rising physical tension The current movement in precious metals is not driven by a single factor, but by a combination of structural forces. Official demand, physical availability and investment flows together define the market environment. Official demand as a structural foundation Central banks continue to...

Gold and Silver Market: Structural Support and Physical Tightness

Precious Metals – Market Tension at Record Levels (Q1 2026)

09-01-2026

Precious Metals – Market tension at record levels (Q1 2026) Precious metals are trading on a knife-edge. The market does not stand still — which is exactly why this moment matters for buying, selling and hedging decisions. What we’re seeing is not hype-driven; it’s a convergence of macro structure, index mechanics and physical market dislocations. 1) Price & macro...

Capital gains tax on gold in Belgium: calculation and reporting

06-01-2026

Capital gains tax on gold in Belgium How do you calculate it correctly, when do you need to report it, and when not? The sale of physical gold in Belgium can be subject to a 10% capital gains tax. In practice, this often leads to confusion. When do you have to pay? When not? What if you make several sales? And what if you make a loss? In this article, we...

Capital gains tax on gold in Belgium: calculation and reporting

Capital Gains Tax Belgium 2026 – New Year Message & 70 Years of Edelmetaal Richard

03-01-2026

What does this mean for gold holders? As of 1 January 2026, a new regulation will come into force in Belgium regarding capital gains tax on certain financial assets. This measure will be introduced through a transitional regime, pending the definitive legislation, which is expected to be approved by Parliament during 2026. As there are many questions and...

Capital Gains Tax Belgium 2026 – New Year Message & 70 Years of Edelmetaal Richard

Blog overview

Silver and silver coins: market pressure, regulation and the broader perspective

23-01-2026

Gold and Silver Market: Structural Support and Physical Tightness

16-01-2026

Precious Metals – Market Tension at Record Levels (Q1 2026)

09-01-2026

Capital gains tax on gold in Belgium: calculation and reporting

06-01-2026

Capital Gains Tax Belgium 2026 – New Year Message & 70 Years of Edelmetaal Richard

03-01-2026

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