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

Tacos and Fed puts
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Tacos and Fed puts
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Investors were keen to “buy the dip” in global equities last week.

Market Trends: August 2025
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Market Trends: August 2025
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Equities have moved higher thanks to progress on trade and good Q2 US earnings.

Get set for August rate cut
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Get set for August rate cut
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Trump's tariff assault rolls on as second-tier economic data takes centre stage.

Art of the deal
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Art of the deal
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The Q2 CPI and the US-Europe trade deal will be in focus this week.

Earnings support
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Earnings support
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Earnings and tariffs will remain in focus this week.

Crying wolf?
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Crying wolf?
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US inflation and tariffs will be a major focus this week.

What's the hurry?
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Markets
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What's the hurry?
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Trump’s tariff deadline and the RBA policy meeting are in focus this week.

Market Trends: June 2025
Macro & markets
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Market Trends
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Market Trends: June 2025
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Equities moved higher in June, helped by a quick containment of Middle East tensions.