According to new data from the Royal Bank of Canada's spending tracker, Canadians are cutting back their spending on discretionary goods like clothes and restaurants, but spending on non-essential services — especially travel — remained strong.

Source: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/costofliving/scrimp-and-save-rbc-spending-tracker-1.6810036?cmp=rss

According to the NGOs, the draft legislation is “full of ambiguous terms” that give the executive “discretionary powers” to “restrict media freedoms, prosecute and penalize journalists.”

Source: https://themedialine.org/by-region/palestinian-authority-accused-of-suppressing-media-freedoms-with-new-legislation/

Altria and Vector in May 2022 and concluded that the latter "could outperform in an environment of continued high inflation and consumers with lower discretionary income."

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4574309-altria-2022-earnings-hoping-capital-gains-bad-strategy?source=feed_all_articles

But he noted critics have a “very good point” that the overall discretionary spending caps sought by Republicans could have an impact on veterans.

Source: https://www.1310kfka.com/abc-news/politics/05/biden-republicans-spar-over-veterans-benefits-amid-debt-ceiling-showdown/

But overall are we seeing in the client conversations around maybe more holding back or cutting discretionary spend as CVK mentioned in the opening remarks?

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4640470-hcl-technologies-ltd-adr-hcthy-q2-2024-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

But reassessing your budget doesn’t mean cutting back on all discretionary spending long term. In fact, doing so can often backfire.

Source: https://fortune.com/2023/10/07/how-to-stop-spending-expert-tips-advice/

CGCF has brought together donors who have created discretionary, donor-advised and scholarships funds that have simplified giving for many donors and scholarship fund holders.

Source: https://communitynewspapers.com/coral-gables-news/rotarys-citizen-of-year-award-honors-ruth-martinez-and-cgcf/

Cole, who is also chair of the Appropriations subcommittee that funds the departments of Transportation as well as Housing and Urban Development, said he expects House Republicans will move to hold down discretionary spending during the next fiscal year.

Source: https://pulse.ncpolicywatch.org/2023/02/02/biden-mccarthy-hold-productive-and-frank-debt-limit-talks-as-fiscal-cliffs-loom/

Consumer discretionary stocks are likely to benefit from the combination of the strong labor market, solid economic growth, low inflation, and declining interest rates.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/12/top-3-consumer-discretionary-stock-picks-for-the-new-year/

Consumer discretionary was the top performing sector last week with ~2.9% gains.

Source: https://www.etftrends.com/leveraged-inverse-channel/top-performing-leveraged-inverse-etfs-01-29-2023/

Create a detailed list of your monthly expenditure including rent or mortgage, utilities, groceries, transportation and discretionary spending.

Source: https://nj1015.com/financial-planning-after-same-day-loans-ensuring-successful-repayment/

Currys retained its annual guidance as it reported a loss in line with last year in the six months to 28 October, amid subdued discretionary spending levels and a particularly weak performance in the Nordics.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/money/markets/article-12862861/BUSINESS-LIVE-BoE-expected-rates-hold-Thames-Water-names-new-boss-Currys-sales-slump.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

Despite its standing as a discretionary stock, the company’s points to strength regardless of economic conditions.

Source: https://investorplace.com/2023/12/3-stocks-to-benefit-from-the-hyper-personalization-trend/

De Villiers said he used Rector’s discretionary placement policy to get the nephew admitted.

Source: https://www.citizen.co.za/news/south-africa/education/stellenbosch-scandal-staff-alumni-submissions-may-2023/

During that bear market, consumer discretionary declined 42%.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4569895-miller-value-partners-opportunity-equity-q4-2022-letter?source=feed_all_articles

He also wants all non-defense discretionary spending paused for a year while government agencies undergo an audit.

Source: https://nypost.com/2023/08/23/from-abortion-to-ukraine-where-the-republican-debaters-stand/

He asked MPC to refuse the application because the proposed shed is a discretionary use and there is opposition and that the project will unduly interfere and affect the use and enjoyment by the neighbouring owners.

Source: https://brooksbulletin.com/county-mpc-approves-storage-shed-opposed-by-landowners/

I don't think we've seen a big rebound in our discretionary business, except we've seen it a little bit improved at times as we've gotten back into in-stock.

Source: https://seekingalpha.com/article/4606804-autozone-inc-azo-q3-2023-earnings-call-transcript?source=feed_all_articles

“If you or anyone you know has a project that might be eligible for capital or discretionary funding, now is the time to see what the Office of the Borough President can do for you.”

Source: https://www.brooklynpaper.com/brooklyn-bp-reynoso-capital-funding-fy2024/

If you want to have more money to save toward long-term goals, start by analyzing your discretionary expenses and your hobbies.

Source: https://gazette.com/business/if-you-want-to-control-your-spending-first-you-must-know-what-you-are-spending/article_c0268074-8ba4-11ed-a3b3-f3c29bfd0219.html