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
Australian unemployment jumps to 4.5% in September, surprising markets.
Another Trump tariff announcement sends markets lower.
Global equities and gold both continued to move higher in September.
The RBA is expected to leave interest rates on hold at its meeting tomorrow.
The RBA is expected to leave interest rates on hold at its meeting tomorrow.
As markets await this week's PCED inflation read, everyone's asking where the tariff effects are.
The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to cut interest rates this week.
While markets are talking about rate cuts, the "S" word is also creeping into conversation.
My base case remains that the RBA will cut rates in November 2025.