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Stocks decline amid concern about global economic growth

Stocks fell on worries about Europe’s crisis, a slow global economy, gas prices, and the US jobless rate. Eurozone economic confidence fell, as did Japan’s retail sales — more than forecast. Spain will delay­ deciding whether to seek a bailout until the conditions are clear. The Fed chairman gives a speech Friday; he may discuss the economic outlook.