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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29 Jun 2026 | David Bassanese
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Market Trends: June 2026 keyboard_arrow_down
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What's driving Australia's inflation uplift? keyboard_arrow_down
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25 May 2026 | David Bassanese
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The Budget and beyond: 10 takeaways for investors keyboard_arrow_down
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20 May 2026 | David Bassanese
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18 May 2026 | David Bassanese
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Federal Budget 2026: Key takeaways keyboard_arrow_down
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The 2026 Budget targets housing and NDIS, yet its capital gains tax changes reach much...
13 May 2026 | David Bassanese
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