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 Moves Higher as Euro Hits New Low

Record gold prices are in reach after the euro falls on Greece debt fears and word Italy is also in trouble. Gold mining stocks also soared as a result, though silver ETFs rolled back.

Gold Trades Higher, Silver Lower After Weak U.S. Jobs Report

Gold stocks and silver miners are caught up in the volatility after a disappointing jobs report, which has sent mining stocks Barrick Gold NYSE:ABX and GoldCorp NYSE:GG higher.

Gold Prices Soften as Silver Miners Move Higher on EU Rate Hike

Gold prices softened in trading Thursday, but silver stocks saw gains including a big jump in Hecla Mining NYSE:HL and other miners.

Gold Stocks, Silver Miners and ETFs Surge on Higher Prices

Gold and silver prices are moving higher on China interest rate news, and gold miners, silver stocks and precious metal ETF funds are rallying as a result.

Dollar Drops, Pushing Up Gold Stocks and ETFs

Gold prices rallied today on a weaker U.S. dollar vs. the euro, but silver stocks and ETFs remain a mixed bag of investments.