Maintains econ outlook is "expanding moderately", infl subdued but notes oil,gas prices 'have increased lately.'
Recent oil,gas rise to increase infl 'temporarily'.
Says labor mkt conditions improved further, unemp rate declined 'notably' in recent mos but still
elevated.
Strains in global fin mkts have eased but pose signif downside risks to outlk.
FOMC expects to maintain 'highly accommodative stance' to support recovery.