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Superstorm Sandy

The eastern seaboard of the US has begun clearing up the devastation wrought by a ferocious hurricane that battered the coast causing widespread fooding and severe damage to the homes, businesses and infrastructure laying in its path

From WORLD Jan 16, 2013

House passes $51bn Sandy aid package

Bill cleared despite strong opposition from Republican majority

Comment

People stand on destroyed boardwalk debris from Superstorm Sandy at Rockaway Beach ©Getty
To protect New York, the US needs to invest in infrastructure
This time it is different for investors in the sector
– Lex
The superstorm has given climate change the importance it deserves
– Clive Cookson
From WORLD Jan 4, 2013

Congress agrees partial Sandy aid package

Republican leaders criticised over delayed vote

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Jan 3, 2013

US private sector jobs surge after Sandy

ADP figures show business adds 215,000 jobs in December

From WORLD Jan 2, 2013

Christie spurs House to vote on Sandy aid

Republican leaders chided over expiry of $60bn relief package

From COMPANIES Dec 30, 2012

Sandy stings marine insurers

Sector hit in new year pricing talks

From COMPANIES Dec 19, 2012

FedEx hit by Sandy disruption

Fiscal cliff concerns also hit income

New York - cars that were uprighted and submerged by Superstorm Sandy ©AP From COMPANIES Dec 19, 2012

Insurers struggle to raise premiums

Global rates barely rise despite costly Sandy claims

From COMPANIES Dec 18, 2012

Three UK insurers face $380m bill on Sandy

Catlin, Hiscox and Novae caution final hit remains uncertain

From COMPANIES Dec 11, 2012

Ashtead cleans up in Sandy’s aftermath

Equipment rental group profits from superstorm mop-up operations

Europe’s satellite-based climate monitoring systems ©Reuters From GLOBAL ECONOMY Dec 7, 2012

Superstorm Sandy blows up into climate talks issue

Developing nations cite $80bn US damage claims in quest for aid

From COMPANIES Dec 7, 2012

AIG to incur $2bn losses from Sandy

Insurer in talks over aircraft leasing sale with Chinese acquirer

From MARKETS Dec 7, 2012

Sandy’s silver lining for scrap dealers

Clean-up after the US superstorm boosts supplies

From WORLD Dec 6, 2012

New York to review response to superstorm

City may expand evacuation zones and build levees, says Bloomberg

From WORLD Dec 5, 2012

Obama to request up to $55bn in Sandy aid

Recovery funding ask comes in midst of budget battle

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Dec 5, 2012

Sandy drags down US private jobs growth

Superstorm forced businesses temporarily to close operations

From SPECIAL REPORTS Nov 30, 2012

Key role in improved weather forecasting

Meteorologists are receiving more and better data, writes Clive Cookson

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Nov 30, 2012

US consumer spending stunted by Sandy

Purchases focused on essential items

From COMPANIES Nov 29, 2012

Sandy batters sales at US stores

Sales fall despite pick-up in post-Thanksgiving shopping

From WORLD Nov 28, 2012

New Jersey to reshape storm-hit shore

Governor proposes radical change to state’s coastline

From WORLD Nov 26, 2012

NY losses from Sandy hit $42bn

Governor raises estimate for federal aid

From WORLD Nov 23, 2012

Volunteers rise to challenge after Sandy

Occupy Wall Street veterans joined by army of helpers

From COMPANIES Nov 22, 2012

Sandy diverts Black Friday shoppers

Storm victims still cleaning up or rebuilding

From GLOBAL ECONOMY Nov 21, 2012

New US jobless claims drop

Effects of Sandy still felt on labour market

From WORLD Nov 19, 2012

Small businesses struggle after Sandy

Rebuilding efforts hampered by lack of skilled technicians