Exceptions could be found in energy and financials, however, as the Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLE) climbed more than 2.81%, while the SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF (KRE) showed just minor losses compared to the broader market. Stocks and index ETFs tumbled on Wednesday, setting up for a third day of losses, amid pressure from technology declines and important inflation data showing elevated prices. Inflation ramped up the quickest since 2008 last month, with the Consumer Price Index surging 4.2% from a year ago, compared to the Dow Jones projection of a 3.6% increase.