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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US inflation test
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US inflation test
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Market Trends: September 2026
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Market Trends: September 2026
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AI optimism and strong commodity prices shaped markets in August, while firmer rate-hike expectations pushed...

Hot CPI, cold GDP
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Hot CPI, cold GDP
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How far could house prices fall?
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How far could house prices fall?
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Why this housing cycle may differ from previous downturns.

Bond market blues
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Bond market blues
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Standoff
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Standoff
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RBA reprieve
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Market Trends: August 2026
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Market Trends: August 2026
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Rates relief
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