While the financial markets suggest that the U.S. is heading for a recession, every other economic indicator shows that this isn’t the case. So while oil hits a 12½-year low and the Dow is down 14.5 percent from its all-time high last May, healthy job growth in January means that employers are having trouble filling vacancies. And consumer spending is picking up. Here’s a look at why central banks are having such a difficult time addressing recession fears around the world. Bottom line: Markets aren’t always the best predictor of recessions and sometimes can even help bring them about. Read more here.
