Andrew Burger

Andrew Burger

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 as Economic Uncertainty Increases

Trusts, mining ETFs and miners see mixed results in early Thursday trading.

Gold, Silver, Miners Stumble Early Wednesday

NovaGold, Silver Wheaton, Silver Standard Resources among those hit hard in early trading.

Precious Metals, Miners Lower Amid China, EU Economic Data

Spot gold was trading in the mid-$1,870s during early Tuesday trading, and spot silver was nearing $43.

Gold Continues to Test Its Vertical Limits

Gold climbs above $1,890 overnight and hangs around the upper $1,870s early Monday; silver, mining stocks also make progress.

Miners Surge as Gold Gains Continue

Spot gold trading in the mid-$1,850s, silver sitting around $42 early Friday; trusts, mining ETFs and miners also are streaking.

Gold Surges to Nominal Record Levels as Investors Flock to Safe Haven

Jobless claims, inflation chase gold higher to the upper $1,820s Thursday; gold and silver trusts also make gains.

Gold & Silver Trusts Higher, Miners Surge

Gold trades lower, silver prices up in early Wednesday trading. Pan American Silver's big jump leads miners in upward action.

Gold, Silver Head for Higher Ground Tuesday

Amid housing, industrial reports, gold heads to the low $1,780s and silver trades in the high $39s. Gold and silver trusts are up, too.

Gold Lower; Silver, Miners Up Early Monday

Gold sits in the $1,740 range and silver around the mid-$39s; Silver Standard Resources makes significant gains.

Gold Down After July Retail Sales Report

U.S. retail sales rise 0.5%, a four-month high, sending gold into the $1,730s; Trusts, ETFs and miners also reeling Friday.