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, Silver Higher on Greek Deal, U.S. Jobs

Gold and silver trusts were making gains of less than 1% Thursday morning, and mining stocks also were showing broad but slight increases.

Gold, Silver Soften as Greek Talks Drag On

Gold and silver prices were slightly down Wednesday morning. Coeur d'Alene Mines was a rare bright spot among miners, which also were trading broadly lower.

Is It Time to Buy Corporate Bonds?

Treasury-beating yields and low default rates are the big draws, but whether they're right for you is another question.

Gold, Silver Reverse Course

Gold and silver were making slight gains Tuesday morning, with mining stocks broadly posting similar increases.

Gold, Silver Lower as Greeks Drag Feet on Austerity Measures

Gold and silver prices were headed slightly downward Monday morning, but Agnico-Eagle and Barrick Gold were among a few miners making gains.