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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Now we wait
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Market Trends: April 2026
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Market Trends: April 2026
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Globally, the new biggest fear is stagflationary concerns.

Good cop, bad cop
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Good cop, bad cop
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The hope that global markets carried into the weekend did not last.

Taco Monday
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Taco Monday
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Global stocks remained under pressure last week.

Middle East MAD
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Middle East MAD
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Markets on edge as Iran deadline lifts oil prices and heightens global market volatility.

March RBA decision: Hawks win boardroom battle
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March RBA decision: Hawks win boardroom battle
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By one vote, the RBA votes to hike interest rates for the second time in...

RBA to hike
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RBA to hike
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The Iran war may cause the RBA to hike rates early.

Digging in
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Digging in
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Increased fighting in the Middle East continues to send markets lower.