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, Silver Jump on Eurozone News

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 29, 2012

Emergency bailout funds can be lent directly to banks rather than through national governments.

Gold, Silver Drop as EU Leaders Meet

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 28, 2012

The European summit opened in Brussels, and the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a key element in "Obamacare."

Gold, Silver Weak Ahead of EU Summit

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 27, 2012

Nothing significant is expected given German PM Merkel's statement that there will be no collective sharing of eurozone debt liabilities as long as she lives.

Gold, Silver Lower on Mixed News Reports

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 26, 2012

Markets await an EU summit and a Supreme Court ruling on 'Obamacare' later this week.

Gold, Silver Sag at Start of Eventful Week

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor Jun 25, 2012

European Union leaders are due to meet Thursday and Friday to discuss closer fiscal integration, a cross-border banking union and a joint debt-redemption fund.