Federal Reserve policy decisions instantly transmit to international equity markets, even when those local exchanges are closed.

The ripples of a Federal Reserve decision quickly cross oceans. Even when foreign stock exchanges are closed for the night, their US-traded exchange-traded funds continue to trade in New York. These international funds react to the FOMC announcement in real time. This immediate price adjustment reveals that US monetary policy acts as a global financial anchor, instantly shifting asset valuations and risk premiums across the entire planet.