
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

Earnings and tariffs will remain in focus this week.

US inflation and tariffs will be a major focus this week.

Trump’s tariff deadline and the RBA policy meeting are in focus this week.

Equities moved higher in June, helped by a quick containment of Middle East tensions.

US payrolls will be a focus this week.

Fallout out from the US strike on Iran will be a major focus this week.

The Fed’s policy meeting will be a key highlight this week

Global equities fell modestly in April while Australian equities outperformed.

US payrolls will be a key market focus this week.