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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Macro & markets
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7 Sep 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Market Trends
Market Trends: September 2026
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Markets
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AI optimism and strong commodity prices shaped markets in August, while firmer rate-hike expectations pushed...
2 Sep 2026 |
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Hot CPI, cold GDP
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Macro & markets
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31 Aug 2026 |
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Markets
How far could house prices fall?
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Why this housing cycle may differ from previous downturns.
26 Aug 2026 |
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Bond market blues
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Macro & markets
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24 Aug 2026 |
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Standoff
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Macro & markets
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17 Aug 2026 |
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RBA reprieve
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Macro & markets
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10 Aug 2026 |
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Market Trends
Market Trends: August 2026
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Markets
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5 Aug 2026 |
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Rates relief
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Macro & markets
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3 Aug 2026 |
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