Retail sales petered out as tariffs kicked in. More ups and downs likely until trade wars resolved. - MarketWatch
1. Retail sales rose only 0.1% in April, showing consumer caution. 2. Tariff fears caused erratic spending patterns, raising recession risks. 3. Auto sales fell slightly due to recent tariff implementations. 4. Restaurant sales increased by nearly 8% over the past year. 5. Dow Jones declined by 0.29% in response to retail report.