Effects of USD losing its purchasing power over the years
From 1st January 1985 the USD lost 64.13% of its purchasing power (according to BLS CPI) ; At the same time the nominal value of SPX index rose by 1594.95%
Adjusted for CPI and dollar purchasing power loss, the real rise in the SPX is only 507.40% ; In other words, the SPX index price would have been $1372.41 right now if the USD kept the same value as it had on 1st of January 1985.
Adjusted for CPI and dollar purchasing power loss, the real rise in the SPX is only 507.40% ; In other words, the SPX index price would have been $1372.41 right now if the USD kept the same value as it had on 1st of January 1985.