WASHINGTON, D.C.: Federal Reserve officials stressed “patience” in waiting to raise interest rates, worrying about weaker foreign economic growth and the stronger dollar, minutes of their September policy meeting showed on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila).

Participants at the Federal Open Market Committee meeting discussed their concerns about the stronger dollar amid stuttering growth in the eurozone, slowdowns in China and Japan and elevated geopolitical risks.

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