The S&P 500 Failed to Beat Inflation Only 4 Times in 20 Years. Here's the Pattern.

The S&P 500 has gained 13.5% in 2026, outpacing US consumer prices, which rose 3.4% over the 12 months through July. The trend also holds over the longer term. Historical data show that the index has outpaced US inflation in 16 of the past 20 calendar years. How the S&P 500 Has Performed Against Inflation The post The S&P 500 Failed to Beat Inflation Only 4 Times in 20 Years. Here's the Pattern. appeared first on BeInCrypto.