discretionary
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The bank is overweight the financial, industrial and consumer discretionary goods sectors.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 24, 2026
At prevailing rates, interest expense reaches 4.5% of GDP by 2033 and 144% of all discretionary spending by 2043.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
Walmart described growth in grocery sales as stronger than in health and wellness or "general merchandise," which includes discretionary items such as fashion.
From Barron's ● Aug. 20, 2026
The council can also establish discretionary no-camping zones near libraries, senior centers, freeway overpasses and other “sensitive use” areas.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
Most prosecutors’ offices lack any manual or guidebook advising prosecutors how to make discretionary decisions.
From "The New Jim Crow" by Michelle Alexander
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