Good read. Thought I'd share the link. http://www.esa.doc.gov/sites/default/files/sandyfinal101713.pdf
You're kidding right!? OK folks.... from this day forward we're all gonna ignore non-farm payrolls, EIA petroleum status reports, PPI, CPI, New Home Sales, Durable Goods, the whole Federal Reserve thing.... F em all. EVERYTHING has to do with trading in my book. The more info the better.
That document doesn't do justice to the havoc that storm caused the area. It's so dry. Do a google search for "long beach ny sandy pics" for an example.