The s&p/asx 200 consumer discretionary sector is experiencing mixed sentiment, with some reports indicating that retail and travel shares are weighing on the sector, while others suggest that consumer discretionary stocks are defying a market sell-off. Some consumer staples shares are reportedly surging, despite weakness in discretionary retail. The overall impact on the asx 200 is unclear, with some reports indicating a slight gain and others noting a stall in the market.