The economic effects of Superstorm Sandy continue to be felt. According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis , consumer spending edged down 0.2 percent in October from September, and personal income dipped 0.1 percent.

As Bloomberg News says , "Sandy kept some in the Northeast from getting to work or from shopping at malls and car dealerships."

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