Fire hits New Jersey town recovering from Sandy A state of emergency has been declared after a fire destroyed businesses and a boardwalk in a New Jersey town still recovering from Superstorm Sandy. News • 13 Sep 13
Fire hits New Jersey town recovering from Sandy A state of emergency has been declared after a fire destroyed businesses and a boardwalk in a New Jersey town still recovering from Superstorm Sandy. News • 13 Sep 13
Swiss Re cites US weather for big insurance losses The world's second-largest reinsurer has said that natural catastrophes and man-made disasters cost the insurance industry $77 billion in 2012, the third costliest year on record. Business • 27 Mar 13
Swiss Re cites US weather for big insurance losses The world's second-largest reinsurer has said that natural catastrophes and man-made disasters cost the insurance industry $77 billion in 2012, the third costliest year on record. Business • 27 Mar 13
Munich Re profit up on lower disaster losses German reinsurer Munich Re saw profit more than quadruple last year as payouts for natural disasters fell and the company moved past losses on Greek bonds. Business • 12 Mar 13
Munich Re profit up on lower disaster losses German reinsurer Munich Re saw profit more than quadruple last year as payouts for natural disasters fell and the company moved past losses on Greek bonds. Business • 12 Mar 13
US Senate backs long-delayed Superstorm Sandy aid A long-delayed $50.5bn aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy has cleared the US Senate. News • 29 Jan 13
US Senate backs long-delayed Superstorm Sandy aid A long-delayed $50.5bn aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy has cleared the US Senate. News • 29 Jan 13
US Senate approves Superstorm Sandy $50.5 aid bill The US Senate has voted in favour of a $50.5 billion aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy today, three months after the storm devastated New Jersey and New York coastlines. News • 29 Jan 13
US Senate approves Superstorm Sandy $50.5 aid bill The US Senate has voted in favour of a $50.5 billion aid package for victims of Superstorm Sandy today, three months after the storm devastated New Jersey and New York coastlines. News • 29 Jan 13
President Obama signs Sandy aid bill into law US President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill approving almost $10bn (€7.6bn) in aid for the victims of superstorm Sandy. News • 07 Jan 13
President Obama signs Sandy aid bill into law US President Barack Obama has signed into law a bill approving almost $10bn (€7.6bn) in aid for the victims of superstorm Sandy. News • 07 Jan 13
House of Representatives approves Sandy funds The US House of Representatives has approved $9.7bn in initial federal funds for victims of Superstorm Sandy. News • 04 Jan 13
House of Representatives approves Sandy funds The US House of Representatives has approved $9.7bn in initial federal funds for victims of Superstorm Sandy. News • 04 Jan 13
US employers added 215,000 jobs last month A private survey shows US businesses sharply increased hiring in December, helped by a surge of new construction jobs created to help rebuild from Superstorm Sandy. Business • 03 Jan 13
US employers added 215,000 jobs last month A private survey shows US businesses sharply increased hiring in December, helped by a surge of new construction jobs created to help rebuild from Superstorm Sandy. Business • 03 Jan 13
Superstorm Sandy tops 2012 insurance claims Natural disasters cost insurers $65 billion last year, with the US accounting for nine-tenths of the bill. Business • 03 Jan 13
Superstorm Sandy tops 2012 insurance claims Natural disasters cost insurers $65 billion last year, with the US accounting for nine-tenths of the bill. Business • 03 Jan 13
US to vote on aid package following superstorm The United States House of Representatives is due to vote this week on an aid package for areas hit by superstorm Sandy last year. News • 03 Jan 13
US to vote on aid package following superstorm The United States House of Representatives is due to vote this week on an aid package for areas hit by superstorm Sandy last year. News • 03 Jan 13
FedEx second quarter earnings fall on Sandy FedEx, the world's second-largest package delivery company, posted a 12% decline in second-quarter profits today due to weakness in its air network and the impact of Superstorm Sandy. Business • 19 Dec 12
FedEx second quarter earnings fall on Sandy FedEx, the world's second-largest package delivery company, posted a 12% decline in second-quarter profits today due to weakness in its air network and the impact of Superstorm Sandy. Business • 19 Dec 12
Lloyd's of London says it can handle Sandy loss The Lloyd's of London insurance market said it can cope comfortably with claims from Superstorm Sandy that could cost it up to $2.5 billion. Business • 19 Dec 12
Lloyd's of London says it can handle Sandy loss The Lloyd's of London insurance market said it can cope comfortably with claims from Superstorm Sandy that could cost it up to $2.5 billion. Business • 19 Dec 12
US economy added 146,000 jobs in November The US economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%, the lowest since December 2008. Business • 07 Dec 12
US economy added 146,000 jobs in November The US economy added a solid 146,000 jobs in November and the unemployment rate fell to 7.7%, the lowest since December 2008. Business • 07 Dec 12
Storm holds back US consumer spending People in the US cut back on spending last month and saw no growth in their income. Business • 30 Nov 12
Storm holds back US consumer spending People in the US cut back on spending last month and saw no growth in their income. Business • 30 Nov 12
US economy grew at 2.7% rate in third quarter The US economy grew at a faster 2.7% annual rate in the three months from July to September, although the strength may fade in the final months of the year. Business • 29 Nov 12
US economy grew at 2.7% rate in third quarter The US economy grew at a faster 2.7% annual rate in the three months from July to September, although the strength may fade in the final months of the year. Business • 29 Nov 12
Lessons in oil supply As heavy winds heralded the approach of Superstorm Sandy, the US Coast Guard's regional command centre on Staten Island lost power and its hulking backup generators hummed into action. Special Reports • 19 Dec 12
Lessons in oil supply As heavy winds heralded the approach of Superstorm Sandy, the US Coast Guard's regional command centre on Staten Island lost power and its hulking backup generators hummed into action. Special Reports • 19 Dec 12
New York fuel rationing to remain until Friday Fuel rationing in New York City will extend at least through Friday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said. News • 18 Nov 12
New York fuel rationing to remain until Friday Fuel rationing in New York City will extend at least through Friday, Mayor Michael Bloomberg has said. News • 18 Nov 12
US consumer prices up despite fall in fuel prices US consumer prices rose in October as the cost of shelter surged, while fuel prices fell in a boost for consumer spending power. Business • 15 Nov 12
US consumer prices up despite fall in fuel prices US consumer prices rose in October as the cost of shelter surged, while fuel prices fell in a boost for consumer spending power. Business • 15 Nov 12
US retail sales drop 0.3% in October Americans cut back on spending at retail businesses in October, an indication that some remain cautious about the economic outlook. Business • 14 Nov 12
US retail sales drop 0.3% in October Americans cut back on spending at retail businesses in October, an indication that some remain cautious about the economic outlook. Business • 14 Nov 12
Heavy rain and snow hits US Northeast A wintry storm dropped heavy rain and snow on the US Northeast, bringing winds and knocking out power in a region where hundreds of thousands were still in the dark after Superstorm Sandy. News • 07 Nov 12
Heavy rain and snow hits US Northeast A wintry storm dropped heavy rain and snow on the US Northeast, bringing winds and knocking out power in a region where hundreds of thousands were still in the dark after Superstorm Sandy. News • 07 Nov 12
NYC parks and beaches to close as storm approaches New York city's parks and beaches will be closed at 12pm tomorrow for at least 24 hours as a new storm system approaches. News • 06 Nov 12
NYC parks and beaches to close as storm approaches New York city's parks and beaches will be closed at 12pm tomorrow for at least 24 hours as a new storm system approaches. News • 06 Nov 12
Irish emigrant loses two sons in US storm The two young sons of an Irishman who emigrated to the US were among the victims of superstorm Sandy. News • 05 Nov 12
Irish emigrant loses two sons in US storm The two young sons of an Irishman who emigrated to the US were among the victims of superstorm Sandy. News • 05 Nov 12
Superstorm Sandy is far from over - Obama US President Barack Obama has warned that Superstorm Sandy is far from over, as the cyclone moves northwards after battering the country's east coast. News • 30 Oct 12
Superstorm Sandy is far from over - Obama US President Barack Obama has warned that Superstorm Sandy is far from over, as the cyclone moves northwards after battering the country's east coast. News • 30 Oct 12
