BLACKROCK CEO LARRY FINK THINKS A DATA CENTER MORATORIUM COULD TRIGGER A RECESSION . IF HE RIGHT , HERE WHAT HISTORY SAYS TO DO NEXT .

What happened: BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC that a data center moratorium could push the US into a recession, citing the economy's reliance on AI capital expenditure build-out. Key numbers: Gallup polling shows 71% of Americans oppose AI data centers in their area, 48% strongly opposed and 7% strongly support. BlackRock manages more than $10 trillion in AUM. Why it matters: Fink's warning ties AI spending to overall economic growth, and the article says history favors staying invested through recessions rather than selling, since the S&P 500 often recovered before recessions ended. Coverage: 3 outlets in 24h

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink told CNBC that a data center moratorium could push the US into a recession, citing the economy's reliance on AI capital expenditure build-out.

Fink's warning ties AI spending to overall economic growth, and the article says history favors staying invested through recessions rather than selling, since the S&P 500 often recovered before recessions ended.