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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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TSX Futures Point to Upbeat Open as Gold Shines; Powell Testimony in Focus

As the sun rises on the trading day, Canadian investors are keeping a close watch on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX). Here’s what’s happening in the premarket:

1. Gold Continues Its Ascent

  • Gold futures are glittering, reaching an impressive $2,162.5.
  • Investors are drawn to the precious metal as a hedge against inflation and uncertainty.

2. Powell Takes the Stage Again

  • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is back in the spotlight. His second day of congressional testimony is eagerly anticipated.
  • Yesterday, Powell hinted at potential interest rate cuts if inflation continues to wane. His words today could sway market sentiment.

3. Materials Sector Gains

  • The materials sector is poised for a sixth consecutive session of gains.
  • Copper touched a five-week high, fueled by better-than-expected trade data from China, a major metals consumer.

4. Oil Prices Slip

  • Despite upbeat Chinese trade data, oil prices are slipping. Expectations of delayed rate cuts are putting pressure on crude prices.

5. Bank of Canada’s Stance

  • The Bank of Canada (BoC) held its key overnight rate steady at 5%. BoC Governor Tiff Macklem emphasized that underlying inflation suggests it’s too early for a cut.
  • Investors find comfort in the expectation that inflation will ease in the second half of the year.

6. Descartes Systems Gets a Boost

  • Descartes Systems, a software company, saw its fourth-quarter revenue beat estimates. Four brokerages raised their price targets for the stock.

As the TSX gears up for the opening bell, all eyes remain on Powell’s testimony and economic data. Buckle up for a day of market moves and stay tuned for further developments.







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