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
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Recession watch
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Markets
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25 May 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Individual investor
The Budget and beyond: 10 takeaways for investors
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20 May 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Bassanese Bites
Waiting game
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Macro & markets
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18 May 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Macro & markets
Federal Budget 2026: Key takeaways
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The 2026 Budget targets housing and NDIS, yet its capital gains tax changes reach much...
13 May 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Markets
Budget blues
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11 May 2026 |
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Macro & markets
RBA's HIKE trick on the economy
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6 May 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Market Trends
Market Trends: May 2026
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Markets
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6 May 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Bassanese Bites
RBA D-day
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Markets
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4 May 2026 |
David Bassanese
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Indefinite ceasefire
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Macro & markets
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Markets
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28 Apr 2026 |
David Bassanese
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