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

Summary by Inflation News Editorial Desk · As published by CNBC Economy · September 19, 2026 · 1 min read

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

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Summary created by	Inflation News Editorial Desk — automated, rule-governed
Published by	CNBC Economy
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Source published	Sep 19, 2026
Indexed here	Sep 26, 2026
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