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Investors expressed concern over demand for higher-priced non-essential products, but analysts expect stable demand due to Apple’s ecosystem.

From Barron's Jun. 26, 2026

Motoring group the RAC has said drivers whose cars don't have effective air conditioning should "strongly consider" postponing non-essential journeys until the weather warnings are lifted.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

As external accounts face mounting pressure amid the prolonged Middle East conflict, India’s dusting off a playbook used before to arrest non-essential demand, Barclays economists say.

From The Wall Street Journal May 14, 2026

Egypt has limited non-essential travel by government employees.

From Barron's Mar. 23, 2026

Most people talk as if Mormonism and polygamy are synonymous, whereas polygamy is only a comparatively trifling and non-essential part of Mormonism.

From The Mormon Puzzle, and How to Solve It by Beers, R. W.