U.S. 10-year Treasury note yields rose more than 2 basis points to 4.784% on Tuesday, reaching the highest level since January 14, 2025. ^[1] On August 31, Argentina's wholesale dollar rate was $1,512 for sale. ^[2] On August 31, the blue dollar rate was $1,555. ^[3] On August 31, the retail dollar rate at the National Bank (Banco Nación) was $1,535 for sale. ^[4] On 2026-08-31, the finance ministers and central bank governors of the Group of 20 (G20) began two days of meetings in Asheville, North Carolina, United States. ^[5] Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov made an unexpected physical appearance at the US-hosted G20 finance leaders' talks in Asheville, North Carolina, on Monday. ^[6] The US National Press Club accused the US Treasury Department of barring journalists from The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and Bloomberg News from attending the G20 Finance Ministers meeting. ^[7] The G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bankers meeting began on August 31, 2026, in Asheville, North Carolina, with a focus on reducing sovereign debt through growth and deregulation. ^[8] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the world is flooded with debt and that the only solution is stronger, more durable economic growth. ^[9] On August 31, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent addressed finance ministers at the G20 summit in Asheville, North Carolina, urging them to redouble efforts for economic growth to counter rising global debt. ^[10] Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during a press conference in Bishkek that Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are always welcome guests in Russia. ^[11] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the importance of contacts with Russia for the settlement of the conflict in Ukraine. ^[12]