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
Melbourne Cup Day rate cut a late scratching
A hot inflation print ends a November rate cut - and puts February 2026 in...
CPI and trade hopes
Q3 CPI will decide whether the RBA cuts interest rates next week.
RBA back in play
A talk by RBA Governor Michele Bullock will be a focus this week.
Jump in unemployment opens door for November RBA rate cut
Australian unemployment jumps to 4.5% in September, surprising markets.
All will be fine
Another Trump tariff announcement sends markets lower.
Market Trends: October 2025
Global equities and gold both continued to move higher in September.
Flying blind
The RBA is expected to leave interest rates on hold at its meeting tomorrow.
September pause
The RBA is expected to leave interest rates on hold at its meeting tomorrow.
Where's the inflation?
As markets await this week's PCED inflation read, everyone's asking where the tariff effects are.