Andrew Burger

Andrew Burger

InvestorPlace Contributor

Andrew Burger has been reporting on finance, the economy and international markets with a focus on mineral and energy resources, information technology and telecommunications, and renewable energy and clean technology for the past five years.

His first exposure to the world of financial markets came in the late eighties during London’s “Big Bang.” Having spent 5+ years’ working for the New York branch of a major Japanese bank, he also now works as an English teacher.

Andrew graduated from the University of Colorado with an undergraduate degree in geology, and he has earned an MBA in finance from Pace University’s Lubin Graduate School of Business in New York City.

Recent Articles

Gold Up, Silver Down Ahead of Greek Vote

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

In the U.S., consumer sentiment dropped to the lowest level since December as investors await the much-anticipated second Greek national election in a month.

Gold, Silver Lower on Jobs, Inflation News

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Seasonally adjusted weekly claims for U.S. unemployment insurance rose unexpectedly last week.

Gold, Silver Continue Rally Amid Weakening Retail Sales

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Spanish and Italian bond yields are "perilously high."

Gold, Silver Rally as Spanish Bond Yields Hit Record High

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Meanwhile, the net worth of the average American family plunged nearly 40% from 2007 to 2010.

Gold, Silver Lower as Markets Eye Greek Elections

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Investors just can't get over the problems still facing Europe, including the Spanish bank rescue package and the coming elections in Greece.

Bernanke, Spain Weigh on Gold and Silver

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Spanish debt and Bernanke's stimu-less remarks weighed on metals prices Friday, with gold miners performing mixed and silver miners broadly higher.

Gold, Silver Give Back Recent Gains

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Precious metals retreated from the latest rally as Bernanke spoke in Congress about monetary policy and the state of the U.S. economy.

Gold, Silver Both Sharply Up Wednesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver prices rocketed Wednesday afternoon amid reports of further economic weakness in the eurozone; mining stocks also headed skyward.

Gold Treads Water, Silver Higher as G7 Meets

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Spain's budget minister, Cristobal Montoro, is urging EU leaders to act faster to aid his country.

Gold, Silver Lower on Weak U.S. Factory Orders

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Ongoing eurozone troubles and further indications of a slowing U.S. economy continue to weigh on investors.

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