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
Trump tensions
Markets are starting the year with one eye firmly placed on geopolitical tensions.
Economic & Market Outlook: H1 2026
A wrap of the 2025 economic year as well as my expectations for 2026.
Despite the third successive rate cut from the Fed, investors were more concerned over valuations.
Is AI in a bubble? A historical perspective
There seem to be three fundamental reasons why booms and busts occur.
Markets are attaching an 88% chance to a rate cut at this week's Fed meeting.
Q3 GDP report hints at capacity constraints
Q3 GDP may reduce not increase the chance of a rate cut from the RBA.
Market Trends: December 2025
Global stocks ended November flat, but Australian shares lagged.
Q3 GDP in Australia headlines the week ahead.
Today's CPI does little to ease fears that the recent lift in inflationary pressures will...