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 Up Sharply on U.S., Eurozone Data

U.S. job creation essentially stalled in May, while the ranks of the long-term unemployed -- those out of work for 27 weeks or more -- jumped to 5.4 million.

Gold Steady, Silver Lower on U.S. GDP, Jobs, Spanish Aid

Private-sector U.S. jobs came in less than expected as the EC moved to stem Spain's brewing financial crisis.

Gold and Silver Fall as EU Issues Financial Report Cards

The precious metals kept sliding as eurozone concerns continue to mount and as April U.S. pending home sales dropped the most in a year.

Gold, Silver Lower on U.S., Eurozone News

Eurozone debt worries and weak U.S. home prices and consumer confidence took a toll.

Gold Makes Slight Gains as Markets Remain on Eurozone Watch

Gold gained and silver slid Friday morning as EU members continue to press Germany to agree to the issuance of eurobonds. Mining stocks' trading was mixed.