US President Trump told guests Monday night he wants to bring the war in Iran to a swift end; said only way to get Iran back to negotiating table was to increase the pressure, according to WSJ citing officials at the dinner

President Trump's comments about increasing pressure on Iran suggest a potential escalation in tensions, which could impact asset classes sensitive to geopolitical risk, particularly oil and equities. A swift end to the conflict implies a desire for a more immediate resolution, but increased pressure could lead to volatility in markets, particularly in energy and safe-haven assets like gold.