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Sweet and Sour Chicken Recipe

  Crispy, tangy, and just the right amount of sweet—this sweet and sour chicken is a family favorite that’s easy to make at home. Ingredients For the Sauce: 1 cup pineapple juice ½ cup distilled white vinegar ½ cup sugar 3 tablespoons ketchup 2 tablespoons soy sauce ¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes 1½ tablespoons cornstarch For the Chicken: ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup cornstarch 1 teaspoon baking powder ¼ teaspoon baking soda 1 heaping teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper ⅔ cup water 1½ tablespoons vegetable oil (plus more for cooking) 1 pound chicken tenderloins or boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks For Finishing the Dish: 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 red bell peppers, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces 1 small red onion, cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) chunks Instructions Make the Sauce: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, whisk together pineapple juice, vinegar, sugar, ketchup, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Bring to...

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Fed Holds Rates Steady: Investors React

 


The Federal Reserve’s decision to hold interest rates steady at the end of its January meeting has been met with mixed reactions from investors. While some investors were hoping for a rate cut, others are pleased with the Fed’s decision to maintain the status quo. The Fed’s decision was based on the progress it has made in defeating inflation, which has been a major concern for policymakers in recent months.

The 10-year Treasury yield dipped after the Fed’s announcement, as investors digested the latest interest rate decision and clues about the policy path ahead. The stock market also took a hit after Fed Chair Jerome Powell suggested that the Fed may not cut rates in March.

Despite the mixed reactions, the Fed’s decision to hold rates steady is a sign of confidence in the economy’s strength. The Fed’s official target is a 2% annual rate of inflation, and prices rose 2.6% from a year ago as of December 2023. The improving inflation picture is giving policymakers room to slow their fastest rate-hiking regime since the 1980s.


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