Stock futures point to higher opening

[centsgirl]

Stock futures are going up Monday as investors grow more comfortable about a global economic recovery.

A report due out today is expected to show consumer spending rose again in February. At the end of the week, investors will get the Labor Department's monthly employment report, which is expected to show employers added more jobs this month.

Jobs and the strength of the consumer are considered keys to a strong, sustained economic recovery.

Hopefully things are now getting better, everyone could use a break.