RE:really have to be stupidDepends on how you look at it and what camp you're in. If you think that PM's get hammered as a result of FED funds rate increase/s then yes, there probably will be pressure on PM's, albeit short-lived. I tend to look at things from more of a macro level and big picture is still the same - low growth, low inflation, market volatility, NIRP environment growing, supply/demand fundamentals for Ag etc. etc... all good for PM's and bad for USD. Silver is different than gold somewhat in that I see it set up as win-win, regardless of which way the economy goes. Due to it being an industrial metal as well as a PM/currency (based on some folks), it can do well in either environment. Everyone has their strategy and reasons for it. So, you must be smart? What's your strategy? Enlighten us!