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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 Futures Steady Near Records as Fed Rate Cut Looms

                                            

Investors are closely monitoring US futures as the Federal Reserve signals an impending interest-rate cut. Here are the key highlights:

  • Market Overview:

    • US stocks inched higher on Tuesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average futures trading little changed after surpassing 40,000 points for an all-time closing high.
    • Futures on the S&P 500 were up 0.1%, while Nasdaq 100 futures edged up 0.2%.
    • Earnings season is in full swing, with Bank of America and Morgan Stanley reporting. BofA’s quarterly profit beat estimates, while MS saw signs of an investment banking revival.
    • Results from Morgan Stanley, Charles Schwab, and UnitedHealth are also on today’s docket.
  • Fed Rate Cut Expectations:

    • Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s recent remarks have boosted faith in a rate cut, likely in September. However, he avoided specifying timing.
    • Some lawmakers caution that a Fed pivot before the November presidential election could be seen as partisan.
    • Meanwhile, political developments continue to impact the market, with former President Donald Trump’s candidacy gaining momentum.
  • Retail Data and Price Pressures:

    • Investors are closely watching today’s retail sales data for clues on inflation and price pressures.

Stay tuned for further updates as the market navigates these dynamics.


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