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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Wet lettuce
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Wet lettuce
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US payrolls will be a focus this week.

Three strikes and you're out
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Three strikes and you're out
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Fallout out from the US strike on Iran will be a major focus this week.

Wall of worry
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Wall of worry
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The Fed’s policy meeting will be a key highlight this week

Market Trends: May 2025
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Market Trends: May 2025
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Global equities fell modestly in April while Australian equities outperformed.

The TACO trade
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The TACO trade
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US payrolls will be a key market focus this week.

Big beautiful debt
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Big beautiful debt
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US budget discussions will remain a focus this week.

RBA rate cuts: Two down, two to go
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RBA rate cuts: Two down, two to go
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There remains a strong case for the RBA to continue the process of 'normalising' rates.

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.

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.