David

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.

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Iran reasserts control of the Strait, AI gets a second wind on two big Asian...

Housing blues
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Housing blues
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Chip wreck
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Chip wreck
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Hawkish hold
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Market Trends: June 2026
Market Trends
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Market Trends: June 2026
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Still hoping
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Recession watch
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