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  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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US Stocks Stall as Fed Decision Day Arrives

                                             

Wall Street is on edge today as the Federal Reserve prepares to announce its next interest rate decision at 2 p.m. ET. Investors and Main Street alike are closely watching Chair Jerome Powell’s press conference following the decision. The stakes are high, and caution prevails as the market awaits any potential shifts in the Fed’s stance. Here are the current points

  • The S&P 500 opened flat, fresh off an all-time closing high.
  • The Dow Jones Industrial Average dipped 0.2%.
  • The tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite gained 0.2%.

While no change in interest rates is expected this afternoon, all eyes are on the “dot plot.” Analysts suspect that recent hotter-than-expected inflation readings and signs of strength in the US economy could prompt policymakers to forecast rate cuts in 2024, up from the previous three. This uncertainty could weigh on stocks and impact the recent rally.

Bonds are also in focus. Yields on the 10-year Treasury were slightly lower at around 4.28%, after rising over 20 basis points in the past two weeks. The Fed’s statement could further influence bond yields.

On the corporate front, luxury group Kering (KER.PA) (PPRUY) issued a warning that sales at its biggest brand, Gucci, fell 20% in the first quarter, causing shares to slump as much as 15% in Paris.

As the Fed’s decision looms, investors are treading carefully. The market awaits clarity on the central bank’s outlook for the months ahead. Buckle up for a potentially bumpy ride as the dot plot takes center stage! 

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