Bassanese Bites: The Podcast

House prices are retreating and FOMO has turned to FOBE. Meanwhile, Iran tensions are fading, US rate fears have eased and the AI bubble debate rolls on.

Global markets stumbled as AI valuation concerns and Middle East tensions weighed on sentiment, while Australia's stubborn underlying inflation kept the focus on central banks, payrolls and house prices.

Markets pushed higher last week on optimism around a temporary ceasefire, but the Iran conflict has quickly shifted back into uncertain territory. With peace talks failing and the US now threatening to impose a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, risks to global energy supply and geopolitical stability are back in sharp focus. In this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David Bassanese unpacks the...

Markets edged higher last week on fleeting hopes of de-escalation, but the Iran conflict is entering a new phase. With the US' imposed deadline for a peace deal approaching and retaliation risks rising, the threat to global energy supply remains front of mind. In this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David Bassanese breaks down the risks around the Strait of Hormuz, why energy infrastructure is now...

The Iran conflict remains front and centre, with fragile talks doing little to ease concerns over oil supply through the Strait of Hormuz. While some shipments are still flowing, the buffer from earlier supply may soon run out. In this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David Bassanese explains why markets are stuck in a holding pattern, the risk of escalation in energy infrastructure, and how a rene...

The Iran conflict has entered a critical phase, with a US ultimatum on the Strait of Hormuz raising the risk of a major escalation in global energy markets. Oil prices are surging, equities are under pressure and investors are bracing for a potential spike in inflation if tensions worsen. In this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David Bassanese breaks down the growing risk of a Middle East “mutuall...

Global markets remained under pressure last week as the Iran conflict escalated, pushing oil prices higher and disrupting supply through the Strait of Hormuz. With equities falling and bond yields rising, investors are watching closely to see whether the US or Iran backs down – and what that means for inflation and markets. In this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David Bassanese unpacks the market...

Iran is holding firm against US and Israeli strikes - and the market fallout is accelerating. Oil has surged past $106 a barrel, global stocks are sliding and bond yields are rising as inflation fears overtake growth concerns. In this week's edition of the Bassanese Bites Podcast, David unpacks why Iran is digging in, what its surprising resilience means for markets and whether the oil shock will...

Markets were already finely balanced - then breaking news from the Middle East brought geopolitical risk right back to the forefront of investors' minds. In a special market update edition of Bassanese Bites, we unpack the fast-moving situation in the Middle East and what it could mean for asset classes, central banks and investors. We also explore: How commodity prices have reacted in early Austr...

US stocks bounced last week amid calmer-than-expected AI disruption fears, while the US Supreme Court finally delivered its landmark ruling on President Trump’s tariffs. Australian shares climbed on strong labour market data, led by technology and small caps. On this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David explores the tariff fallout may shape markets in the coming weeks. He'll also explore what the...

US stocks continue to slip as AI adoption concerns began to spread to other sectors beyond the tech/software space. Meanwhile, Australian markets rebounded last week as investors digested the fallout from the RBA's first hike in two years. On this week’s Bassanese Bites Podcast, David discusses which sectors are now in the spotlight, what the latest US and Australian data really means and how the...

Global markets nervously edged higher last week, supported by resilient corporate earnings and improving economic data, even as rising US-Iran tensions and growing concerns around the AI-driven tech boom kept investors on edge - so much so that Forbes has created a new term: the 'SaaSpocalypse'. This week, David breaks down the key signals investors should be watching - including the delayed US pa...

Global markets edged higher last week after a largely neutral Fed meeting, even as volatility picked up across currencies and commodities amid US dollar jitters and rising geopolitical risks.  This week, David breaks down the key signals investors should be watching: including the US payrolls report, increased rhetoric around Iran and whether a hot Australian CPI print will cause the RBA to delive...

On this week's Bassanese Bites Podcast, David unpacks why global markets consolidated after their recent rebound, and whether growing expectations of a US Fed rate cut can keep sentiment afloat. David also explores how markets are digesting a potential Bank of Japan rate hike and why a strong jobs report on Thursday could add fuel to a growing fire that could cause the RBA to hike interest rates e...

A dovish shift from key Fed officials fuelled a global risk rebound last week, even as US data pointed to weakening momentum outside the AI-driven boom. At home, firm data on the inflation front as well as key GDP puzzle pieces could complicate the RBA’s rate path. This week, David reveals the macro signals investors should be watching - including a crucial inflation report which could dictate the...

Global markets fell last week despite another strong Nvidia earnings result, as investors struggled to interpret delayed economic data and its implications for interest rates. In this episode of Bassanese Bites, Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese explains how upcoming US PCE inflation and Australia’s Monthly CPI could shape the RBA’s interest rate outlook and global markets. Listen to Beta...

After 44 days, the US government's latest shutdown has finally ended. But now that markets are regaining access to official economic data, there's trepidation about whether the September US jobs report and Nvidia's earnings might trip up what has been a strong bull market for investors. Listen to Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese's weekly wrap of the key stories in markets, economics and...

Global equities pulled back last week reflecting tech-related valuation concerns and comments from the CEOs of two Wall Street banks pointing to the risk of a correction at some stage in the coming year. Beneath the headlines and the lack of data, investors may be starting to question whether the AI trade has run its course. Meanwhile, last week's RBA interest rate decision has caused David to shi...