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EPISODE · Feb 16, 2026 · 8 MIN

16 February 2026: Rolling disruption

from Bassanese Bites: The Podcast · host Betashares

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 equity rotation is reshaping who wins, who loses, and where investors are heading next. Tune in for a concise, expert wrap of the week’s biggest developments in global markets, the Australian economy, interest rates, inflation, equities and geopolitics - and what they mean for investors.

For years, Betashares Chief Economist David Bassanese has been providing an unmissable weekly roundup of the macroeconomic and geopolitical stories that matter most to Australian investors as well as an insightful look at the week ahead. Now, you can join David and his analysis every week in podcast form. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. This program is brought you to by Betashares Capital Limited (ABN 78 139 566 868 AFSL 341181). The content is general in nature and does not constitute financial advice. You should consider which information is appropriate for you and seek professional advice before making an investment decision.

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