[U.S. Treasury Yields Rise Ahead of First Fed Rate Decision Under Walsh's Leadership] According to Golden Finance, on June 17, U.S. Treasury yields edged higher ahead of the first Federal Reserve rate decision under Chairman Kevin Walsh's leadership. The interest rate is expected to remain unchanged. Investors are curious about how Walsh will reshape the central bank's communication with the public and its forward guidance. Amid inflationary pressures stemming from the Iran war, the probability of at least one rate hike this year remains high. Key details of the peace agreement are still classified. Crude oil futures rose slightly but remained below $80. Retail sales growth in May accelerated from a revised 0.4% to 0.9%, exceeding The Wall Street Journal's average forecast of 0.5%. The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield stood at 4.443%, up from 4.427% yesterday. The 2-year U.S. Treasury yield rose from 4.046% to 4.068%.