David Bassanese
Chief Economist
Betashares Chief Economist David is responsible for developing economic insights and portfolio construction strategies for adviser and retail clients. He was previously an economic columnist for The Australian Financial Review and spent several years as a senior economist and interest rate strategist at Bankers Trust and Macquarie Bank. David also held roles at the Commonwealth Treasury and Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) in Paris, France.
Latest Insights
Markets
RBA Melbourne Cup hike still a warm favourite
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30 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Markets
The RBA has raised rates. What happens next?
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30 Sep 2026 |
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Bassanese Bites
RBA to act
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Macro & markets
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28 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Economic Trends
What's the galah squawking about? Australia's productivity puzzle
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Markets
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23 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Economic Trends
What's the galah squawking about? Australia's productivity puzzle
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23 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Bassanese Bites
Fed calms markets
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Macro & markets
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21 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Bassanese Bites
AI-mageddon?
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Macro & markets
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14 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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US inflation test
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Macro & markets
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7 Sep 2026 |
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Market Trends
Market Trends: September 2026
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Markets
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AI optimism and strong commodity prices shaped markets in August, while firmer rate-hike expectations pushed...
2 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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