There have been some gloomy economic headlines lately as stock indexes like the TSX and Dow drop and Canada\u2019s unemployment rate goes up for the first time in months. This, as central banks continue to raise interest rates to combat inflation, which \u2014 while showing signs of slowing \u2014 remains high. \n \nToday, CBC business reporter Pete Evans brings us a closer look at whether a recession is near, and the role that central banks \u2014 including the Bank of Canada \u2014 play.