David Bassanese is chief economist at BetaShares where he is responsible for developing economic insights and portfolio construction strategies. Prior to this, he was a senior financial commentator with The Australian Financial Review. David's previously worked in economic roles at Macquarie Bank, the Federal Treasury and the Paris-based Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). He has an Honours Degree in Economics from the University of Adelaide, and a Master in Public Policy from Harvard University.
Gold price soars: Is it still a smart investment?
Gold has smashed past $US3500 an ounce. Is this the time to invest - or is the rally running out of steam? Find out what's driving demand.
Where to invest $10k: David Bassanese
If I had to choose between gold and Bitcoin as an investment, it would be hard to go past the allure of the yellow metal.
Five ETFs to help inflation-proof your portfolio
Inflation in Australia is now over 5%, the highest since the early 1990s, begging the question: how can investors protect themselves?
Economic outlook: what to expect from the second half of 2018
A firmer US dollar and steady local interest rates could see the Aussie dollar fall further, writes David Basssenese.
A recession seems unlikely but the economy is failing to fire
The Australian economy has seen enough growth to avoid recession but not enough to make serious inroads into the rate of unemployment or lift wage growth.
Should investors steer clear of American equities?
Although stocks on Wall Street touched record highs in August, American equities appear to have a mounting set of challenges to overcome.
