Employment, Income, Home Prices, Manufacturing

90 minutes before the opening bell sounds to begin a holiday-shortened week, equity futures are sharply upwards.

The Dow looks to open 52 points higher at 10,850 and futures on the S&P 500 are up 4.50 points to 1,168.00

Commodities are also on the rise with NYMEX crude oil contracts (May) up 67 cents to $80.00 per barrel and Gold up $5.70 to $1,111.10.

Data this week should be supportive of continued recovery in the economy, with the week likely ending on a highly positive note for employment. But investors will have plenty to consider after Treasury auctions saw a drawback in demand last week.

Key Events This Week:

Monday:

8:30 â€