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

Dollar Up on Japan Intervention; Gold, Silver, Miners Down

Gold trading down around $1,720 on Monday morning, silver around $34.30 as yen intervention strengthens dollar.

Gold, Silver Tread Water; Silver Miners Advance Smartly

Gold was trading around $1,740 Friday morning, with silver near $35.15. Also, major gold and silver miners were almost all gaining ground.

Gold Prices Nudge Higher While Silver Slides; Silver Standard Resources Surges

Gold prices were trading around $1,715 Wednesday morning, while silver was moving slightly lower. Silver Standard Resources (SSRI) was booming on the day.

Gold Nears $1,700 Amid Consumer Confidence, Housing Data

Gold reaches a high around $1,690 Tuesday morning as consumer confidence hits a two-year low and home prices slide; Silver, miners also were up higher Tuesday morning.

Gold, Silver Track Stocks Higher on Earnings, Euro Zone Optimism

Gold was trading around $1,660 and silver $31.90 during Monday morning trading. Silver miners, including Coeur D'Alene and Pan American Silver, were soaring.