Crude Oil Down 1%; US Retail Sales Rise 0.5% In July
1. S&P 500 fell 0.3% amid mixed U.S. stock trading. 2. U.S. retail sales rose 0.5%, aligning with market estimates. 3. Industrial production decreased 0.1% in July. 4. Consumer sentiment dropped to 58.6, missing expectations. 5. Communication services sector increased by 1.1%.