Economic growth weak in third quarter

The numbers are in and they're just mediocre. GDP grew at an annual rate of 2% for the 3rd Quarter. Many analysts and economists have stated that these numbers indicate that a double-dip recession is unlikely. Yet, expansion, which usually is indicated by growth rates of about 3.6% is unlikely as well. Sadly, growth will be drastically improving anytime soon according to forecasters. However, consumer spending was up 2.6%, which is a bright spot. Or it would be except that the numbers indicate that people dipped into their savings instead of gaining more disposable income. Oh well, here's to a slow recovery.