David Bassanese
David Bassanese is the chief economist at Betashares, an Australian investment management firm. He is known for his expertise in financial markets and macroeconomic analysis, providing insights on interest rates, inflation, and economic forecasts. Recently, Bassanese commented on the potential impacts of the Reserve Bank of Australia's decisions regarding interest rates, highlighting the significance of rate cuts for Australian homeowners struggling with mortgage payments.
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David Bassanese, chief economist at Betashares, commented on the potential impact of geopolitical tensions on the Reserve Bank's rate decisions.
Reserve Bank defends tactics, says 200,000 more people would be out of work with aggressive hikes
Australia· 2026-03-02
Betashares chief economist David Bassanese predicted further cuts in November and February.
Wall Street drifts lower, ASX set to dipAustralia· 2025-07-30
David Bassanese is the chief economist at Betashares and discussed the implications of rising unemployment.
Wall Street rattled as Donald Trump says he has discussed firing Jerome Powell, ASX set to riseAustralia· 2025-07-17
David Bassanese is the chief economist at Betashares.
Reserve Bank of Australia mulls more interest rate cuts as world prepares for Donald Trump’s Liberation Day 2.0Australia· 2025-07-07
Betashares chief economist David Bassanese said Trump’s changed stance did not reduce the need for the Reserve Bank to cut interest rates next month.
President’s turnaround reduces interest rate cut chancesAustralia· 2025-04-10
David Bassanese comments on the unusual nature of the market crash being traced back to a single policy.
Here are some of the market’s biggest dropsAustralia· 2025-04-07
David Bassanese indicated that the RBA might be forced to cut interest rates due to the impact of Trump's trade war.
Donald Trump’s tariffs to hit federal budget hard, new report will revealAustralia· 2025-04-06
Betashares chief economist David Bassanese says it’s a 'ridiculous argument'.
Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ overshadows Reserve Bank’s rate callAustralia· 2025-03-30
Betashares chief economist David Bassanese notes, the government is assuming that there will be more people in jobs over the next few years.
Labor’s deficits aren’t that bad. But don’t let tax cuts distract youAustralia· 2025-03-28
Betashares chief economist David Bassanese warned if the bank held interest rates steady, it would hurt the RBA’s public standing.
Anthony Albanese election plans hinge on interest rate cut for mortgage beltAustralia· 2025-02-17
