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Moody’s warns aging West nears 2029 population peak, straining public finances

Moody’s says fiscal pressures from aging hit well before populations shrink, with Europe nearing a 2029 peak and the U.S. outlook hinging on immigration, according to CNBC.

CNBC Economy·Oct 5, 2026, 5:00 AM·2 min read✓ Verified

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