In February, USA retail sales growth was below expectations, and the data for the previous month was revised downward, exacerbating concerns about a decrease in Consumer spending. Among the 13 categories in the report, 7 showed declines, particularly the motor vehicle data, which the market initially expected to rebound from January's weakness. The sales of RBOB Gasoline, as well as electronics and Outfits, also saw declines. As the only service sector category in the retail report, spending at restaurants and bars recorded the largest drop in a year.