After four brutal quarters of the economy shrinking, the economy actually grew 3.5% in the 3rd quarter of 2009.
It is more evidence that the recession may be ending. It's too soon to know 100%, we still need 1 more quarter of growth to know that.
Exports and imports increased, motor vehicle sales increased, as just a few examples of how the growth has taken place.
Will it last? Time will tell.