Fed rate decision and my Platinum IRA - what's everyone

• •The Fed's rate decision yesterday has me chewing on some things, especially with my platinum holdings.
• •The gold’s been solid, as expected, but the platinum's been more of a wild card lately.
• •With inflation still hot and Powell hinting at...

The Fed's rate decision yesterday has me chewing on some things, especially with my platinum holdings. I’ve been in the commodities game long enough, starting in the steel industry back in the day, to know that these macro swings hit different depending on what you’re holding. I’ve got a good chunk of my portfolio, probably around $350k currently, sitting in my Gold/Platinum IRA from when I rolled over an old 401k a few years back. The gold’s been solid, as expected, but the platinum's been more of a wild card lately. With inflation still hot and Powell hinting at... well, whatever he was hinting at, it just makes you wonder about the short to mid-term.

I remember back in the early 2000s, when commodity supercycles were all the rage – everyone was convinced steel, copper, everything was just going to the moon forever. It definitely feels a bit similar with the uncertainty, but also very different with the global supply chain mess and geopolitical stuff layered on top. My initial thought on getting into platinum was the industrial demand angle, especially with green tech and catalysts. But with higher rates, manufacturing slows, and that demand could soften, right? Or does the hedging against inflation narrative outweigh that?

Anyone else in a similar boat with significant platinum exposure in their IRA? What’s your gut telling you? Are you holding tight, or considering rebalancing if there’s a dip? I've been doing some research lately, trying to stay ahead of the curve. If you're looking for some solid educational stuff, I've found the Learning Center over at Gold IRA Blueprint to be really helpful for understanding the nuances of these precious metals during uncertain times. They’ve got some good breakdowns on how different metals perform in various economic environments.

I’m based out of Birmingham, AL, and honestly, sometimes it feels like the national economic picture is a world away from what's happening on the ground here, but the Fed still calls the shots for everyone. Just curious to hear other folks’ strategies and whether anyone is making moves or just letting it ride. Always appreciate the insights here.