The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta expects a robust economy in 2026 as recession fears loom

The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta expects the economy to remain robust, but headwinds, such as the labor market and inflation, to remain in the near future.

With a few months left in his final term, Atlanta Fed President Raphael Bostic said between inflation and the labor market, he believes inflation is furthest from his target, sitting at 2.7% above the Federal Reserve’s 2% target.

Bostic shared his insights with the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce on Dec. 17.