US stocks experienced a slight pullback following disappointing inflation data. Small-cap stocks underperformed, with the Russell 2000 index dropping 0.6%. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones both fell by 0.1%, while the Nasdaq remained flat. The VIX index showed a mixed performance, with a 0.3% decrease but a 3% increase in front-month futures. Bitcoin also saw a significant decline, falling 2.2% and moving further below its 200-day moving average. The Bank Index declined by 0.2%. Wall Street's concerns about inflation and unemployment contributed to the overall market downturn.