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

Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness' — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/consumer-sentiment-is-in-the-dumps-despite-a-solid-economy-goldman-sachs-blames-lower-happinessContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. US Consumer Sentiment Hits Record Lows Despite Strong Economic Indicatorshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/consumer-sentiment-is-in-the-dumps-despite-a-solid-economy-goldman-sachs-blames-lower-happinesshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/consumer-sentiment-is-in-the-dumps-despite-a-solid-economy-goldman-sachs-blames-lower-happiness#u78935Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:40:28 +0000US consumer sentiment has reached record lows even as the economy remains solid, characterized by steady jobs and rising stocks. Goldman Sachs attributes this disconnect to "lower happiness." This gloom extends beyond financial metrics, with Pluang linking the decline to a loss of trust in institutions. While numerical data suggests economic health, Americans report feeling significant stress, indicating that the perceived reality of the economy differs from official statistics.Why it mattersThis gap between macroeconomic data and public mood suggests that traditional economic indica