AI Data Insight
According to DataTrack data, U.S. retail sales for May 2026 (Q2) reached 665.05 billion USD, up slightly by 0.09% from the previous month, maintaining a high-level expansion trend. Although broader external indicators showed a stronger increase, this data highlights a steady and moderate growth in the pure retail sector. Driven by high oil prices triggered by Middle East geopolitics and e-commerce momentum, U.S. consumer spending continues to show certain resilience under inflationary pressure.