Fed rate decision and my portfolio

• •Okay, so another Fed rate decision is coming up and honestly, I'm feeling a little antsy about it.
• •Been in the Gold IRA game for about three years now.
• •It started small, around $50k, but I've steadily built it up to just under $200k.

Okay, so another Fed rate decision is coming up and honestly, I'm feeling a little antsy about it. Been in the Gold IRA game for about three years now. It started small, around $50k, but I've steadily built it up to just under $200k. I work in the casino industry here in Vegas, so I'm no stranger to calculated risks and understanding market fluctuations, but these macro-economic shifts hit different when it's your retirement nest egg. The last few increases definitely put a chill on things, and while gold has always been my bedrock, you still feel that ripple.

My strategy has always been diversification, even within my gold holdings, looking at both physical coins and bars. I've seen enough economic downturns in my career to know that having tangible assets you can rely on is crucial when everything else is going sideways. The dollar strength against other currencies also plays a role, and for a while, it felt like gold was treading water. I keep looking at those charts, trying to spot patterns, and it's almost like playing blackjack – trying to predict the dealer's next card based on what's already out.

What are you all doing in terms of adjusting your portfolios or even just your outlook with these rate decisions looming? Are you taking profits, holding steady, or even considering adding more to your precious metals? I'm debating whether to allocate another 10-15k if there's a dip, figuring it's a good long-term play regardless of short-term volatility. Just curious to hear how others are navigating this, especially those with similar portfolio sizes. It's a different beast than managing a high-roller's budget, that's for sure.