Fed rate hike decisions got me sweating about my Palladium IRA

• •Okay, so the Fed meeting is looming, and honestly, my stomach is doing flips.
• •I've got a decent chunk, about $180k, tucked into a Palladium IRA.
• •But man, every time Powell opens his mouth, I'm just picturing my shiny bars either skyrocketing or plummeting.

Okay, so the Fed meeting is looming, and honestly, my stomach is doing flips. I've got a decent chunk, about $180k, tucked into a Palladium IRA. As an accountant here in Atlanta, I totally get the tax advantages and the whole diversification play, which is why I went with palladium over just gold or silver – felt a bit more niche and had some solid industrial demand prospects.

But man, every time Powell opens his mouth, I'm just picturing my shiny bars either skyrocketing or plummeting. With inflation stubbornly high and the whispers of another raise, how are you all feeling about your precious metals IRAs? Are you holding steady, or are these rate hikes making you rethink your allocations? I know palladium has its own drivers, but it's still tied to the overall economic outlook, right?

I’m trying to stay rational given the long-term play, but it’s tough when you see the headlines. Part of me thinks higher rates could cool inflation and make PMs less attractive, but then another part screams "precious metals are an inflation hedge!" It's a constant internal debate. Anyone else in a similar boat, especially those with significant palladium exposure?

What are your strategies for navigating this specific Fed environment with your precious metals? Are you looking at dollar-cost averaging more in, or just sitting tight and trusting the long-term fundamentals? Would love to hear some perspectives, keeps me from staring at my statement all day.