discretionary

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Elsewhere in markets, consumer discretionary stocks took a beating, with the sector falling more than 3% on the day.

From Barron's

Every day that gas prices stay at current levels, consumers are spending less of their discretionary income on other things, he added.

From MarketWatch

The school said it had applied for discretionary relief on business rates from Reading Borough Council.

From BBC

Consumers are altering routines to cut energy usage and reducing discretionary purchases due to rising fuel costs.

From The Wall Street Journal

The ‘I’ll wait and see’ mindset can have a big impact on discretionary purchases like vacations.”

From Barron's