Why US is the major influence in Australian Financial Markets?

Question

Why US is the major influence in Australian Financial Markets?

Answer 1

Yesterday's Aussie GDP figures grew, both for the quarter and the year. That caused a 50 pip rise in the Aussie dollar vs. the USD.

Of course, the time zones are different, with the Sun rising and setting somewhere else on the clock over there.

Answer 2

The US is a major influence in markets all over the world.