Federal Reserve Says U.S. Economy Is Expanding as Inflation Remains Elevated
The Federal Reserve (U.S. central bank) said economic activity is growing at a solid pace, while job gains remain low and inflation is still somewhat elevated amid heightened uncertainty.
Fact Check
The statement matches the specific language reported by financial news and government statistical agencies following the FOMC meeting on March 18, 2026. The phrasing 'economic activity is growing at a solid pace' and 'inflation is still somewhat elevated' is consistent with recent Fed communications, while the detail about 'job gains remain low' is a specific update noted in reports of the March meeting (Trading Economics).