Fraser, Austin

Austin is a Research Analyst at Fisher Investments, and is the author of Fisher Investments on Emerging Markets from Fisher Investments Press. He has been with the firm since 2002.

Research
Commentary

China’s 18th Party Congress

11/09/2012

China’s power transition this week is an important event, but it’s unlikely to surprise markets or mean much in the way of change ahead.

Commentary on the WTI – Brent Differential

03/11/2011

An unprecedented phenomenon is currently afoot in the Energy sector—the price differential between West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent crude oil hit an all-time discount. Here's a look at what's driving this gap.

Not a Doi Moi Contagion

06/30/2008

Vietnam is in crisis, stirring up memories of the 1997-98 Asian Financial Crisis. But its problems are unlikely to give investors déjà vu.

Reality Check: You Get What You Pay For

12/26/2007

It's safe to say everyone likes a good deal, but government subsidies often turn out to be more than we bargained for.

Hyped Up on Hooch

10/18/2007

Nearly three quarters of a century after the end of Prohibition, bootleggers are making a comeback. This time, though, they're turning that corn hooch into fuel, not moonshine.

Average Trickery

07/05/2007

According to 2005 Census data, the average US family has 3.18 persons. Naturally, we know it's impossible for any family to have a fractional population (unless Dr. Moreau's practicing without our knowledge).