
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

As markets await this week's PCED inflation read, everyone's asking where the tariff effects are.

The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates this week.

While markets are talking about rate cuts, the "S" word is also creeping into conversation.

My base case remains that the RBA will cut rates in November 2025.

Equities have moved higher thanks to progress on trade and good Q2 US earnings.

Australian GDP and US payrolls will be in focus this week.

Today’s monthly CPI report can only be described as an absolute shocker.

US inflation will be a key focus this week.

FOMC minutes will be a market focus this week.