Deep Tide TechFlow News December 19 The Federal Reserve announced the latest interest rate decision, lowering rates by 25 basis points as expected, with the federal funds rate target range dropping to 4.25%-4.5%. The Federal Reserve announced an interest rate decision (upper limit) of 4.50%, with expectations at 4.50% and a previous value of 4.75%. According to the Federal Reserve's statement, recent data shows that economic activity is steadily growing, the labor market has eased somewhat, the unemployment rate has risen but remains low, and inflation is close to the target but has increased slightly. The committee will continue to reduce the balance sheet, and the decision received majority support from members, with Beth Harmack opposing, advocating for maintaining the interest rate at 4.5%-4.75%. Powell stated at the press conference that we are not allowed to hold Bitcoin and do not wish to change the law.