How are stocks soaring despite a rough economy?

A buoyant Canadian equities market is signalling an upturn in the economy, in contrast with discouraging economic indicators like GDP growth, interest rates and unemployment levels.

The S&P/TSX Composite Index outperformed its U.S. counterpart, the S&P 500, by a wide margin last year with a gain of 28.7 per cent to the U.S. benchmark’s 17.7 per cent increase.

How are stocks soaring despite a rough economy?

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