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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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Inflation data boosts stock market confidence


The stock market surged on Tuesday, as investors welcomed the latest data on consumer prices that showed a lower-than-expected increase in inflation. 

The Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.4%, while the S&P 500 and the Nasdaq Composite gained 1.1% and 0.9%, respectively. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) rose 0.4% in October, below the consensus estimate of 0.5%. 

The core CPI, which excludes food and energy, also increased 0.4%, matching expectations. The annual inflation rate eased slightly to 6.2% from 6.8% in September, but remained at the highest level since 1990. The core inflation rate dipped to 4.6% from 4.9%.

The inflation report eased some of the fears that the Federal Reserve might have to tighten its monetary policy sooner and more aggressively than anticipated to combat rising prices. 

The Fed has maintained that inflation is largely transitory and will subside as the economy recovers from the pandemic-induced disruptions. However, some analysts warned that inflation pressures could persist for longer than expected, as supply chain bottlenecks, labor shortages, and strong consumer demand continue to drive up costs.


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