ChangeWave’s January survey shows spending growth is a bit lower following the seasonal upticks of the previous two months. Nevertheless, this is the strongest January spending growth rate of the past four years.

The January 5-20 survey of 2,022 U.S. consumers shows spending is up for autos and household repairs, even as electronics and restaurant spending are slowing in the aftermath of the holidays. Most major retailers are experiencing normal seasonal calming, although Amazon continues to outperform in home entertainment and overall online shopping.

Consumer expectations have dipped lower for the second month in a row, but remain near their best level in years. ChangeWave Research is a service of 451 Research.

Report details include:

• Consumer Spending Behavioral Forecasts – Past 3 Years Comparison
• Changes in Consumer Sentiment and Expectations
• Consumer Confidence with the U.S. Stock Market
• A Look at Next 90-day Spending Projections for Major Retailers
• Consumer Use of Cloud Storage Services
• Home Entertainment Shopping, Including An In-Depth Look At Amazon Prime
• Consumer Spending on Electronics, Household Repairs/Improvements, Restaurants, Retailers, Travel/Vacation, Autos, and other categories

The complete report is available here.