Core Viewpoint - A decline in U.S. retail sales greater than expected may increase bets on interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve [1] Group 1: Retail Sales Data - Market participants currently expect two interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve this year [1] - A Wall Street Journal survey anticipates a 0.6% month-over-month decline in U.S. retail sales for May, compared to a previous increase of 0.1% [1]

Core Viewpoint - The U.S. Treasury yields experienced a decline, with the 10-year yield dropping to 4.4472% and the 2-year yield falling to 3.9629%, indicating a shift in investor sentiment and market dynamics [1] Group 1: Treasury Yield Movements - The 10-year Treasury yield decreased by 8.91 basis points, closing at 4.4472% after a day of continuous decline [1] - The 2-year Treasury yield fell by 8.79 basis points, ending at 3.9629%, with a notable drop starting at 14:00 [1] - The 2/10 year Treasury yield spread remained roughly stable at +48.227 basis points, with significant fluctuations following the release of PPI data [1] Group 2: Market Reactions - Following the release of U.S. retail sales data at 20:30, there was a brief uptick in yields before they hit a new daily low [1] - The 10-year yield reached a daily low of 4.4374% at 01:13, reflecting ongoing market adjustments [1] - The yield spread peaked at +51.942 basis points at 20:54 after the PPI data was published, indicating increased market volatility [1]