While the comments directly address Israel's military conduct, they indirectly affect the perception of geopolitical stability in the region, which can influence the performance of assets like EIS. However, the impact is not straightforward as it depends on broader market interpretations and subsequent developments.

SPY, being a broad market ETF, is less likely to be directly affected by geopolitical statements unless they escalate to affect global market sentiment significantly. Austin's comments, while important, are more specific to geopolitical dynamics than immediate market fundamentals.