Fed Resumes Rate Cuts, Markets React with Volatility美联储重启降息，市场震荡加剧The Federal Reserve announced on September 18 at 2 a.m. that it would cut the benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 4.00%–4.25%, marking the restart of an easing cycle.美联储在9月18日凌晨宣布，将基准利率下调25个基点至4.00%—4.25%，开启新一轮降息周期。Meeting records show that the Federal Open Market Committee approved the decision with 11 votes in favor and 1 against, with the sole dissent calling for a 50-basis-point cut.会议记录显示，联邦公开市场委员会以11票赞成、1票反对通过该决定，唯一的反对票主张降息50个基点。The post-meeting statement noted that U.S. economic activity had “slowed somewhat,” with employment growth clearly decelerating while inflation remained elevated.会后声明指出，美国经济活动“有所放缓”，就业增速明显放慢，而通胀依然处于高位。The dot plot revealed widening divisions among Fed officials over the future path of interest rates.点阵图显示，美联储内部对未来利率走向分歧加大。After the announcement, U.S. stocks rose initially but then fell, Chinese ADRs pared gains, the U.S. dollar plunged, and the renminbi strengthened.降息决定公布后，美股先涨后跌，中概股涨幅收窄，美元大幅跳水，人民币走强。 National Day Travel Surge Drives Air Ticket Bookings国庆假期临近，机票预订热度飙升As the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays approach, domestic air ticket bookings have entered a peak period.随着中秋与国庆假期临近，国内民航机票迎来预订高峰。Data from online travel platforms show that since September, domestic travel searches have risen significantly year on year compared to 2024.在线旅游平台数据显示，自9月以来，国内出行搜索量同比2024年显著提升。In the past week, air ticket search interest has grown by more than 30% year on year, with Beijing, Chengdu, and Shanghai among the most popular departure cities.过去一周，机票搜索热度同比增长超过30%，北京、成都、上海等成为最热门出发地。At the same time, niche destinations such as Yining, Luzhou, and Hailar saw search volumes rise by more than 60% year on year.与此同时，伊宁、泸州、海拉尔等小众目的地热度同比增长超过60%。This trend reflects more diversified holiday travel choices and robust tourism demand.这显示出人们假期出行选择更加多元化，旅游需求依然强劲。 CRISPR Breakthrough Brings New Hope for Diabetes TreatmentCRISPR突破，糖尿病治疗迎来新曙光Researchers have for the first time successfully transplanted CRISPR-edited islet cells into a patient with type 1 diabetes.科研人员首次成功将CRISPR编辑的胰岛细胞移植到1型糖尿病患者体内。In the study, scientists used Cas12b technology to modify donor islet cells, enabling them to evade immune system attacks.研究中，科学家使用Cas12b技术对捐赠胰岛细胞进行基因改造，使其能逃避免疫系统攻击。After being implanted into the patient’s muscle, the cells continued to secrete insulin for 12 weeks without the use of immunosuppressive drugs.细胞移植至患者肌肉后，在未使用免疫抑制药物的情况下，12周仍能持续分泌胰岛素。Six-month follow-ups showed the cells remained functional and no rejection occurred.六个月随访显示，细胞依旧存活并维持功能，未出现排斥反应。Although the trial involved only one participant, biotech firm Sana plans to launch larger clinical studies next year.尽管目前仅有一名受试者，但Sana公司计划明年启动更大规模临床试验。 OpenAI Taps China’s Apple Supply Chain for AI HardwareOpenAI硬件项目选择中国“果链”OpenAI is accelerating its push into AI hardware by partnering with Chinese Apple supply chain giant Luxshare Precision.OpenAI正在加速布局AI硬件，并与中国“果链”企业立讯精密达成合作。Under the agreement, Luxshare will assemble at least one device, while Goertek is in talks to provide components.根据协议，立讯将负责至少一款设备的组装，歌尔也在洽谈提供关键组件。The new product, possibly in the form of smart glasses or a wearable pin, is still in the prototype stage and expected to launch by late 2026 or early 2027.新产品形态可能是智能眼镜或别针，目前仍处于原型设计阶段，预计2026年底或2027年初发布。OpenAI’s choice of Luxshare stems from its extensive consumer electronics experience and ability to integrate hardware and software, echoing Apple’s approach.OpenAI选择立讯，主要因其在消费级硬件的经验与软硬件协同能力，能借鉴苹果的成功案例。This year, OpenAI has already hired over 20 hardware experts from Apple, rapidly expanding its hardware team.今年，OpenAI已从苹果挖来20多名硬件专家，显示其硬件团队正在快速扩张。
