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Holiday Ginger Cookies Recipe

  Ingredients: - 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour - 2 tsp ground ginger - 1 tsp baking soda - 1 tsp ground cinnamon - 1/2 tsp ground cloves - 1/4 tsp salt - 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened - 1 cup granulated sugar - 1 large egg - 1 tbsp water - 1/4 cup molasses - 1/4 cup additional granulated sugar for rolling Instructions: 1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper. 2. Combine Dry Ingredients: In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, ginger, baking soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. 3. Cream Butter and Sugar: In a large bowl, using an electric mixer, beat the butter and 1 cup of sugar until light and fluffy. Add the egg, water, and molasses, and beat until well combined. 4. Mix Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. 5. Form Dough Balls: Roll the dough into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter. Roll each ball in the additional granulated sugar to coat. 6. Bake: Place the...
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Wall Street Soars: S&P 500 Sets New Record in Market Surge

         

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In a remarkable display of market resilience, the S&P 500 has soared to new heights, closing at a record high and signaling a robust phase for the U.S. economy. The index, a bellwether for American equities, has been buoyed by a surge in technology stocks and investor optimism ahead of key economic data releases.

The latest rally comes on the heels of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s testimony, which hinted at a potential easing of interest rates later in the year. This prospect has fueled investor confidence, propelling the S&P 500 to its 16th record close for the year.

Market analysts are closely watching the upcoming jobs data, which could provide further clues on the trajectory of the economy and the Fed’s policy decisions. Meanwhile, corporate news has also influenced trading patterns, with shares of New York Community Bancorp jumping after the announcement of a dividend cut.

As Wall Street celebrates this milestone, investors remain cautiously optimistic, aware that the path ahead is paved with both opportunities and challenges. The focus now shifts to the jobs report, which will likely play a pivotal role in shaping market sentiment in the coming weeks.


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