Well, actually and technically speaking, I believe that the US Economy never left the recession even though the stock market has appreciated well over 100% since the March of 2009 bottom. Most of the gains where driven by technical reasons as well as massive infusion of capital into the system by the FED. Basically, everything had to appreciate in value.
Please watch this Lance Roberts, Charles Hugh Smith and Gordon T Long video sharing their research on the question above through the use of 52 slides in this fast moving 43 minute video. I couldn’t agree more and it will soon become evident as the market begins its decline.