Andrew Burger

Andrew Burger

InvestorPlace Contributor

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 Down Following U.S. Housing, Building Permits

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver opened lower Tuesday morning, and numerous mining shares also were heading downward in early trading.

Gold, Silver Higher Amid U.S. Homebuilder Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Apple's dividend dominated morning news, while Europe was quiet. A key reading of homebuilder confidence came in a bit weaker than expected.

Gold Up, Silver Down Amid U.S. Inflation

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

The Federal Reserve Board reported that industrial production was unchanged in February -- much lower than market expectations.

Gold, Silver Push Higher Amid U.S. Unemployment, Manufacturing Data

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver were higher Thursday morning following encouraging reports on US unemployment and NY State manufacturing.

Gold and Silver Down, Miners Higher

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver were lower Tuesday morning amid higher-than-expected February retail sales and the approval of a second round emergency funding for Greece.

Gold, Silver Drop on Ongoing EU Debt Worries

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver were trading lower starting the week, and miners like Pan American Silver and NovaGold Resources were taking heavy losses.

Gold, Silver Up on Greece News, U.S. Jobs

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Over 95% of Greek government bondholders have signed on to the country's debt-swap accord.

Gold, Silver Continue to Rebound Early Thursday

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Gold and silver were up early Thursday on decent news on the U.S. labor and Greek debt fronts. Mining stocks also were broadly higher.

Gold Recovering After Tuesday’s Steep Drop

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

A January rise in private-sector employment and progress on a Greek bond swap smoothed the way.

Gold, Silver Down Sharply on Greek Bond Swap Worries

By Andrew Burger, InvestorPlace Contributor

Credit default swap payments could be triggered soon if not enough bondholders agree to the debt swap now on offer.

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