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, Silver Continue Their Slump

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Positive economic data can't get precious metals rallying, as European concerns continue their grip on risk assets.

Gold Breaks 200-Day MA, Silver Plummeting

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold fell below the $1,600 mark Wednesday morning and silver also was hammered on euro zone and U.S. monetary policy worries.

Gold, Silver, Miners Continue to Fall Tuesday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

While gold and silver were slightly down Tuesday morning, several miners were taking solid losses on the day. Pan American Silver stood out with almost 2% gains.

Gold, Silver Miners Get Hammered as Euro Zone Anxiety Reemerges

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

The high from last week's big EU deal has quickly evaporated.

Gold, Silver March Higher as EU Leaders Agree on New Treaty

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Rising euro zone hopes give precious metals a lift

Gold, Silver Tanking Amid Positive U.S. Jobs Report, Euro Zone Measures

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

NovaGold Resources, Barrick Gold among miners following Thursday morning's descent of gold and silver prices.

Gold Higher; Silver Lower as Word From Europe Tempers Optimism

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

iShares Silver Trust, gold and silver miners also headed down during Wednesday morning trading.

Gold, Silver Shed Gains Amid Euro Zone Downgrade Talks

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold trusts and ETFs were headed down Monday morning, but a few miners -- including Agnico-Eagle and Hecla -- were bucking their brethren.

Gold Softens, Miners Up as Merkel, Sarkozy Meet in Paris

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold was flat to slightly lower Monday morning, but miners -- especially silver interests like Hecla and Silver Standard -- were enjoying strong gains.

Unemployment Report, ECB News Keeps Gold, Silver Buoyant

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Labor Department's unexpectedly strong employment report for November sent stock markets, gold and silver up for a third consecutive morning. The short-term reversal remains…

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