This is a very credible explanation of how the markets are and have been trading:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEhlH_YlQlc&feature=youtu.be&a

Dollars Distort Our Understanding of Wealth
Most investors measure wealth in dollars — but what if the ruler itself is shrinking? Since 2000, the S&P 500 is up nearly 5x in dollar terms, yet priced in

