Auto sales saw the sharpest decline, followed by spending at home and garden centres
Consumer prices rose 2.4% last month, relative to a year ago, up from a 2.3% yearly increase in April
Consumer momentum cooled after a March spending rush to avoid new tariffs
Sales edged up 0.2% in February after dropping 1.2% in January
Sales dropped 0.9% on a month-over-month basis: U.S. Commerce Department
Retail sales enjoyed a holiday boost in December, rising 0.4% from the previous month