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.

Latest Insights

Nvidia earnings to highlight week ahead
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Nvidia earnings to highlight week ahead
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Trepidation over delayed US economic data and Nvidia's earnings will set the tone this week.

Employment strength rules out Christmas miracle
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Employment strength rules out Christmas miracle
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A tight labour market report ends Christmas hopes for an RBA rate cut.

Valuation jitters
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Valuation jitters
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Is AI providing all the ingredients of a classic stock market bubble?

Market Trends: November 2025
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Market Trends: November 2025
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Global equities hit another all-time high last month.

RBA less hawkish than feared
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RBA less hawkish than feared
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But the Q3 inflation print suggests further rate cuts are not guaranteed anymore.

RBA to hold rates tomorrow
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RBA to hold rates tomorrow
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Following the hot Q3 CPI print, the RBA is expected to keep rates on hold.

Melbourne Cup Day rate cut a late scratching
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Melbourne Cup Day rate cut a late scratching
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A hot inflation print ends a November rate cut - and puts February 2026 in...

CPI and trade hopes
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CPI and trade hopes
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Q3 CPI will decide whether the RBA cuts interest rates next week.

RBA back in play
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RBA back in play
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A talk by RBA Governor Michele Bullock will be a focus this week.