|Category|Start Date (Approx.)|Start Value|End Date (Approx.)|End Value|Percent Change|
|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|:-|
|S&P 500|Jan 3, 1950|16.66|May 18, 2025|5938.98|35664.6%|
|U.S. Nominal GDP|Jan 3, 1950|287.6 Billion|May 18, 2025|29617.82 Billion|10193.7%|
|Cumulative Inflation|Jan 3, 1950|24.19|May 18, 2025|312.32|1191.1%|
|Federal Minimum Wage|Jan 3, 1950|0.75|May 18, 2025|7.25|866.7%|