Trump says he's not anxious to end the war, he has all the time in the world

Former President Donald Trump’s comment that he is “not anxious to end the war” and has “all the time in the world” was interpreted as signaling prolonged geopolitical inaction, potentially extending current conflict-related market uncertainty. This stance may influence risk appetite and safe-haven flows, as extended conflict timelines can sustain elevated volatility and demand for defensive assets. Markets sensitive to geopolitical risk, including equities, defense stocks, and commodities like oil, remain particularly exposed, as persistent tensions support price premia and supply disruption concerns. The remarks, while not tied to a specific conflict, feed into broader narratives around U.S. foreign policy under a potential second Trump term, affecting sentiment in global bond and currency markets, especially in relation to yield differentials and capital flows. Traders will watch upcoming U.S. geopolitical risk indices and defense sector ETF inflows as near-term catalysts for positioning.

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