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Albanese looks for reset on world stage as ‘spot fires burn’ domestically and likely interest rate hike looms

But a likely interest rate hike, triggered by higher-than-expected inflation, while the prime minister is overseas will make his job – and the treasurer’s – even harder.

✦ Extractive summary — built from the sources' own reporting•From 1 source•1 min read•Updated October 31, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC

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