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
Following the hot Q3 CPI print, the RBA is expected to keep rates on hold.
A hot inflation print ends a November rate cut - and puts February 2026 in...
Q3 CPI will decide whether the RBA cuts interest rates next week.
A talk by RBA Governor Michele Bullock will be a focus this week.
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.