Tuesday's Final Takeaways: PPI Dips & Quantum Stocks Soar
Schwab Network
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April 14, 2026 at 09:19 PM UTC
Bullish
95% Confidence
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Key Points
- Producer Price Index (PPI) and Core PPI for March came in below expectations, indicating a potential easing of inflation.
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent shifted to a 'wait and see' approach on Fed rate cuts, acknowledging geopolitical risks, a departure from his previous calls for immediate cuts.
- International ETFs, especially those tracking South Korea (EWY) and Taiwan (TSM), and Chinese e-commerce ADRs (JD.com, Alibaba) saw strong gains.
- Quantum computing stocks (IonQ, Rigetti, D-Wave) rallied after Nvidia announced new AI models for quantum computers.
AI Summary
The video discusses PPI numbers coming in below expectations, suggesting easing inflation. Treasury Secretary Bessent adopted a more cautious tone on Fed rate cuts due to geopolitical risks. International ETFs, particularly Asian tech, and quantum computing stocks experienced significant rallies, while upcoming bank earnings are expected to be strong.
Model Analysis Breakdown
| Model | Sentiment | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Gemini 2.5 Flash | Bullish | 95% |
| Consensus | Bullish | 95% |