The US Commerce Department reported that June retail sales rose 0.2% from the previous month to 768.553 billion dollars, matching market expectations. Core retail sales, which exclude autos and auto parts, fell 0.2%, turning negative for the first time since May 2025. Among all 13 categories, gasoline sales dropped 5.3%, the steepest decline in four years, while autos and auto parts rose 1.9% and online retail gained 1.9%, showing strength. In the market, falling gasoline prices are seen as supporting other discretionary spending, but there is a view that consumption will slow gradually due to factors such as renewed tensions in the Middle East.