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sectoral

American  
[sek-ter-uhl] / ˈsɛk tər əl /

adjective

  1. relating to a sector or distinct major part of something, such as of the economy, the military, or the electorate.


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Little wonder the S&P 500 continues to spin its wheels since hitting a record high in mid-August, even though there’s been intense sectoral volatility beneath the surface.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 18, 2026

In Canada's case, this includes a sectoral deal with China, which raised international eyebrows earlier this year.

From BBC ● Sep. 15, 2026

“The focus is likely to shift towards exemptions, country-specific negotiations, sectoral investigations and the risk of additional tariff rounds,” he added.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 24, 2026

Gov. Shin expressed cautious optimism on growth due to an artificial-intelligence boom, but noted risks of sectoral disparities.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 12, 2026

As a consequence of the uneven sectoral growth, the structure of the economy changed significantly between 1960 and 1970.

From Area Handbook for Romania by Donald W. Bernier

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