1. Trump's statement boosts defense stocks, signaling geopolitical tensions. 2. Potential implications for U.S. markets, including S&P 500, from rising defense expenditure.
A bullish stance on defense can drive sector growth, similar to prior conflicts boosting defense-related stocks historically.
Geopolitical stability influences market sentiment and would likely buoy defense-related equities in the S&P 500.
Immediate shifts in defense stocks can ripple through S&P 500; historical examples show rapid sector reactions to geopolitical news.