The sharp divergence between macroeconomic and microeconomic data can certainly be attributed to hurricane Sandy that is about to hit Eastern US a highly populated region prompting consumers to stack-up to all kinds of things, from batteries and candles, to bottled water, to snacks, and all-sorts of dry food.

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The cause for this sharp divergence between macroeconomic and microeconomic data can certainly be attributed to Irene that is about to hit Eastern US a highly populated region prompting consumers to stack-up to all kinds of things, from batteries and candles, to bottled water, to snacks, and all-sorts of dry food.

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