Fed Decision got me thinking about my silver stack

• •Another month, another Fed decision that's got my stomach doing flip-flops a little.
• •They held rates steady again, which, let's be honest, is better than a hike, but it just feels like we're in this holding pattern.
• •I retired from Ford a few years back, after almost 30 years on the line, and my gold and silver are a huge part of my retirement security.

Another month, another Fed decision that's got my stomach doing flip-flops a little. They held rates steady again, which, let's be honest, is better than a hike, but it just feels like we're in this holding pattern. I retired from Ford a few years back, after almost 30 years on the line, and my gold and silver are a huge part of my retirement security. I've been in precious metals for over two decades now, so I've seen a few cycles, but this current stretched-out uncertainty is something else.

I'm primarily a gold guy, always have been, probably 80/20 in favor of gold in my IRA, but I’ve got a decent chunk of silver bars tucked away too. We’re talking probably $100k-$150k in silver alone. I’ve always liked silver for its industrial demand on top of the monetary aspect, especially with all the talk about electrification and solar. It feels like it's got that extra layer of insulation. But with interest rates high, holding physical assets that don't pay a dividend can feel a bit sluggish.

I'm wondering how other folks are feeling about their silver holdings right now. Are you adding to your stack, just holding, or thinking about rebalancing? My portfolio overall is comfortably in the mid-six figures, and while the majority is still in gold, I'm always evaluating. Living here in Detroit, I've seen firsthand how quickly economic tides can turn. Makes you appreciate having something tangible in your hands when everything else feels like it's built on a house of cards.

What are your thoughts on silver's performance in this high-interest rate environment? Are you expecting a breakout when (if?) the Fed finally starts easing, or do you think the industrial demand stories are a bit overblown right now? Always appreciate hearing different perspectives.