ChangeWave's latest consumer survey – conducted September 1-13 – points to a further tightening in U.S. consumer spending going forward.

The survey of 2,774 U.S. respondents has also picked up a worsening in consumer sentiment and expectations. Spending in most categories has edged slightly lower in the current survey, although a few have remained flat.

Among the major retailers, there is only one standout this month.

Report Details Include:

• Changes in Overall U.S. Consumer Spending
• A Comparison: Consumer Spending Behavioral Forecasts – Past 3 Years
• Consumer Spending on Electronics, Household Repairs, Travel/Vacation, Restaurants, Autos and other categories
• Next 90-day spending projections for several major retailers including Amazon (AMZN), Apple (AAPL), Bed, Bath and Beyond (BBBY), Best Buy (BBY), Costco (COST), JC Penney (JCP), Macys (M), Nordstrom (JWN), Target (TGT) and Wal-Mart (WMT)
• Home Entertainment & Shopping Trends
• Consumer Spending at Amazon
• Changes in Consumer Sentiment and Expectations
• Changes in Consumer Confidence in the Stock Market
• Consumer Satisfaction with Personal Finances and Job Security
• Impact of the Economy on Investors – including Money Inflows and Outflows

Companies in the Report:

AMAZON (AMZN), APPLE (AAPL), BED BATH & BEYOND (BBBY), BEST BUY (BBY), COSTCO (COST), J.C. PENNEY (JCP), MACY'S (M), NORDSTROM (JWN), TARGET (TGT), WAL-MART (WMT)