NIST CAISI Seeks Input on Securing AI Agent Systems

NIST's Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) has issued a Request for Information (RFI) to gather insights on securing AI agent systems. The RFI seeks input on unique security threats, methods for improvement, and measurement approaches for these autonomous systems.

NIST Guidelines for Securing Smart Speakers in Home Health Care

NIST has released new guidelines to mitigate cybersecurity and privacy risks associated with integrating smart speakers into home health care systems. The guidelines aim to protect patient confidentiality and provider data in telehealth applications utilizing voice-activated digital assistants.

Draft NIST Cyber AI Profile for Cybersecurity Guidelines

NIST has released a draft Cybersecurity Framework Profile for Artificial Intelligence (Cyber AI Profile) to guide organizations in integrating AI while managing cybersecurity risks. The profile focuses on securing AI systems, using AI for cyber defense, and thwarting AI-enabled attacks.

Sports Betting Prevalence Affects Credit Reports Significantly

A recent analysis by the NY Fed's Liberty Street Economics highlights the significant impact of legalized sports betting on consumer credit reports. The study found that while participation is relatively small, sports betting legalization is associated with a notable increase in credit card delinquencies, with spillover effects into non-legalized neighboring areas.

China's Electric Technology Trade

The New York Fed's Liberty Street Economics published an analysis on China's electric technology trade. The article discusses how government industrial policies have led to significant growth in China's electric vehicle and battery exports, contributing to its trade surplus, while solar panel exports have been impacted by falling prices.

New York Fed DSGE Model Forecast - March 2026

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York released its March 2026 DSGE model forecast, updating economic projections. The forecast indicates more robust growth in 2026, driven by stronger investment, and more persistent inflation, attributed to cost-push shocks.

Firms' Inflation Expectations Return to 2024 Levels

The New York Fed's Liberty Street Economics blog published an analysis indicating that firms' inflation expectations have moderated to 2024 levels. Despite increased cost pressures and price hikes in 2025, particularly in the manufacturing sector, firms anticipate inflation of 3 percent in the year ahead, with longer-term expectations remaining anchored.

Rising Employee Health Insurance Costs May Dampen Wage Growth

The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's Liberty Street Economics published an analysis on March 4, 2026, indicating that rising employee health insurance costs are dampening wage growth. Businesses reported that absent these cost increases, they would have raised wages by an additional percentage point on average.

AI Adoption and Firms' Job-Posting Behavior

The Federal Reserve's FEDS Notes published research indicating that AI adoption has not yet led to a reduction in overall job postings by firms. The study analyzed job posting data and found that while specific occupations may be affected, firms are balancing this with other hiring priorities. This research is part of an ongoing monitoring process for AI's labor market impacts.

China's Trade Dominance and Industrial Policies

The Federal Reserve published a FEDS Notes article detailing China's record $1.2 trillion trade surplus in 2025, which exceeded 6% of its GDP. The analysis highlights China's broad export expansion across sectors, the resulting loss of market share by advanced economies, and the role of industrial policies in contributing to China's trade surplus.