Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness'

CNBC•Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 12:50 PM•2 min read

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/19/goldman-sachs-happiness-struggling-consumer-sentiment.html)

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