Is anyone else feeling antsy about the upcoming recession?

• •I’m just gonna put it out there – I’ve been feeling a knot in my stomach about this economy for a while now.
• •All the talk about inflation slowing down, the Fed's next moves… it just smells like we're heading for some choppy waters.
• •My gold and silver have always been my go-to for stability during uncertain times.

I’m just gonna put it out there – I’ve been feeling a knot in my stomach about this economy for a while now. All the talk about inflation slowing down, the Fed's next moves… it just smells like we're heading for some choppy waters. I’ve been retired from the auto industry here in Detroit for a few years now, and after 20+ years riding the gold train, my portfolio is sitting pretty strong. But even with a good chunk of my 500k-1m invested in precious metals, I can’t shake the feeling that I should be doing more to weather whatever’s coming.

My gold and silver have always been my go-to for stability during uncertain times. It’s comforting to know that even if the stock market takes a nosedive, I have something tangible that holds its value. I remember the '08 crisis, and while it wasn’t fun for anyone, my physical gold felt like a lifeboat. This time, though, it feels different. Not sure if it's just me getting older and more cautious, or if the economic indicators are truly more worrying than usual. What are others here doing to brace themselves? Are you just holding steady, or are you actively rebalancing your portfolios?

I’ve been doing some serious digging online, checking out different analyses and forecasts. Found some really insightful stuff on the Learning Center lately – great for understanding the historical context of how precious metals perform during recessions. Made me feel a bit better about my existing position, but also got me thinking about any gaps in my knowledge. Anyone have any specific strategies or resources they’re leaning on right now? Specifically wondering if anyone is looking at adding platinum or palladium to diversify even further, or if sticking to just gold and silver is enough for recession-proofing with a portfolio of our size.