Malaysia’s Finance Ministry said in a document dated Oct. 2 it will remove a 10% import duty on certain gold products, effective Nov. 1.

White House Council of Economic Advisers chair Feilan said the last rate hike was not justified.

Argentina's Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on the 2nd the country will launch South America's first investment-for-citizenship program and open applications in Q4. Under the scheme applicants must make a non-refundable direct investment of at least $350,000 in Argentina or purchase $800,000 of public bonds. Applicants will be screened for source of funds, personal background and security risk.