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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Crossing the chasm
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Crossing the chasm
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A key focus this week will be the RBA policy meeting.

19 May 2025 | David Bassanese
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Much ado about nothing
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Much ado about nothing
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The outcome of US-China trade talks will be a key focus this week.

12 May 2025 | David Bassanese
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Market Trends: April 2025
Market Trends
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Market Trends: April 2025
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Global equities fell modestly in April while Australian equities outperformed.

7 May 2025 | David Bassanese
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Race against time
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Race against time
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Resilient US economic data and hopes around trade talks buoyed global equities last week.

5 May 2025 | David Bassanese
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Q1 inflation points to May rate cut
Markets
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Q1 inflation points to May rate cut
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The March quarter consumer price index (CPI) came in slightly above market expectations but still...

30 Apr 2025 | David Bassanese
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Take & Give
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Take & Give
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28 Apr 2025 | David Bassanese
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Cause to pause
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Cause to pause
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14 Apr 2025 | David Bassanese
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Trump just blinked, but good ship USA still taking on water
Macro & markets
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Trump just blinked, but good ship USA still taking on water
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10 Apr 2025 | David Bassanese
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Tips for navigating market volatility
Investing Essentials
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Tips for navigating market volatility
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9 Apr 2025 | David Bassanese
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