美国零售额惊现两连跌！汽车销售拖累5月数据环比萎缩0.9%

Group 1 - U.S. retail sales declined for the second consecutive month in May, indicating a reduction in consumer spending due to concerns over tariffs and personal finances [1][2] - Retail sales fell by 0.9% month-over-month, marking the largest drop of the year, with significant declines in auto sales [1][2] - Seven out of thirteen retail categories experienced declines, with building materials, gasoline, and motor vehicle sales leading the downturn [2] Group 2 - The only service sector category in the retail report, restaurant and bar spending, saw the largest drop since the beginning of 2023 [2] - Despite a recent trade agreement between the U.S. and China, concerns over potential increases in auto tariffs persist, leading consumers to cut back on spending [3] - The "control group" sales, which exclude certain categories, increased by 0.4% month-over-month, driven by sales in sporting goods, furniture, and clothing [3]