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

The Guardian World Saturday 31 October 2026, 02:24 UTC By Ben Doherty and AAP 1 min read
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The prime minister will speak with King Charles and others at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua and BarbudaGet our daily political email, free app or daily news podcastAs “summit season” begins, reaffirming ties with fellow leaders on the world stage could be a circuit breaker for Anthony Albanese amid domestic and economic woes, analysts have said. But a likely interest rate hike triggered by higher-than-expected inflation while the prime minister is overseas will make...

The prime minister will speak with King Charles and others at the Commonwealth heads of government meeting in Antigua and Barbuda

As “summit season” begins, reaffirming ties with fellow leaders on the world stage could be a circuit breaker for Anthony Albanese amid domestic and economic woes, analysts have said.

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.

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