Fed rates got me rethinking my Silver IRA – anyone else?

• •The Fed's latest rate hike has me a little antsy about my portfolio, specifically the Silver IRA I've been building up over the last few years.
• •I started really getting into silver back in 2020 when everything was so uncertain, and it felt like a solid rock to stand on.
• •Now with rates climbing, I'm wondering if I should be re-evaluating my strategy for the ~200k I have in physical silver.

The Fed's latest rate hike has me a little antsy about my portfolio, specifically the Silver IRA I've been building up over the last few years. I started really getting into silver back in 2020 when everything was so uncertain, and it felt like a solid rock to stand on. Now with rates climbing, I'm wondering if I should be re-evaluating my strategy for the ~200k I have in physical silver.

I mean, part of me loves the legacy aspect of precious metals – reminds me a lot of the long-term thinking we do in the bourbon industry, you know? It's not about immediate gratification, it's about preserving value for the long haul. But, on the other hand, higher rates generally make non-yielding assets less attractive. Am I missing something here? Is it time to consider rotating some of that silver into something else that might benefit more directly from rate increases, even if it's just a portion?

I know some folks will say just ride it out, and that's usually my inclination, especially with a long-term play like precious metals. But seeing those returns on other assets tied to rate hikes is starting to make me wonder if I'm being too stubborn. Any other silver bugs here in a similar boat? What are your thoughts on how central bank policies are impacting your precious metal holdings? Especially curious if anyone in the Lexington area has thoughts on local impacts.