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European stocks decline as investors await Yellen speech

Stoxx Europe 600 declines, with only defensive utilities moving higher

European stocks decline as investors await Yellen speech

European stocks drove lower Friday, with caution setting in as investors waited to hear what Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen may say about a possible interest rate increase, reports MarketWatch.

The Stoxx Europe 600 fell 0.3% to 374.43, with only the defensive utilities group moving higher.

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