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
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Why this housing cycle may differ from previous downturns.
26 Aug 2026 | David Bassanese
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Bond market blues keyboard_arrow_down
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24 Aug 2026 | David Bassanese
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Standoff keyboard_arrow_down
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17 Aug 2026 | David Bassanese
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RBA reprieve keyboard_arrow_down
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10 Aug 2026 | David Bassanese
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Market Trends
Market Trends: August 2026 keyboard_arrow_down
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5 Aug 2026 | David Bassanese
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Rates relief keyboard_arrow_down
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3 Aug 2026 | David Bassanese
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CPI to pressure rates keyboard_arrow_down
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27 Jul 2026 | David Bassanese
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Economic Trends
Economic Trends: July 2026 keyboard_arrow_down
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A monthly snapshot of the economic forces shaping markets, starting with Australia's growth, inflation and...
22 Jul 2026 | David Bassanese
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Moonshot keyboard_arrow_down
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Softer US inflation took a rate hike off the table, oil prices rebounded on Iran...
20 Jul 2026 | David Bassanese
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