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Describes the condition of the housing market in the United States, with expectations for 1999. Strongest all-around housing market in history; Expected slow down in 1999; Homeowners who traded up in 1998; First-time buyers; Existing-home sales; Refinancing; Adjustable-rate loans; Slowing employment growth; Demand for remodelers; Region-by-region predictions. INSET: Smart moves in '99.

Forecasts the economic condition of the United States for 1999. Economists' predictions for the second half of the 1990s; The world economy compared with that of the US; Businesses expecting a slow year; Consumer confidence still strong; Impact of outside forces on the US; Lower interest rates; Slower growth; Tight labor market; Inflation picking up; Little chance of recession.

Discusses professions that can expect to be in high demand in the United States in the early 21st century. The certainty that computer-related occupations will remain in high demand; How an aging population and technology will affect the job scene; The need for teachers as a large group of soon-to-retire teachers hired to educate the baby-boom retire.

Discusses which 1996 presidential candidate would be better for the economy. Findings from a study of changes in the Dow Jones industrial average during presidential election years going back to 1896; Study by Ray Worseck, chief economist for A.G. Edwards & Sons; Market's rise in most years after Republican and incumbent victories.

Forecasts the economic performance of the United States for 1995. Prediction of economic growth; Increase in interest rates of bond investments; Unemployment rate for 1995; Job creation; Increase in consumer prices.