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

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

# Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness' Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/09/19/goldman-sachs-happiness-struggling-consumer-sentiment.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*