US retail sales rose 0.49 per cent month over month and 4.44 per cent year over year in May, slowing from April’s stronger pace, as consumers eased spending ahead of expected tariffs.
Core retail sales grew 0.23 per cent monthly and 4.2 per cent annually.
Digital products surged 28.04 per cent year over year, while clothing rose 3.21 per cent.
Year-to-date sales remain robust.
