U.S. retail sales growth slowed in April as the boost from households front-loading motor vehicle purchases ahead of tariffs faded and consumers pulled back on spending elsewhere against the backdrop of an uncertain economic outlook.

Seven of the Commerce Department data report’s 13 categories posted decreases, also restrained by apparel — another good which is largely imported — as well as gasoline.

NEW YORK] Wall Street stocks finished mostly higher on Wednesday following a choppy session as markets look ahead to key US retail sales and inflation data. Read more at The Business Times.