BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Thinks a Data Center Moratorium Could Trigger a Recession. If He's Right, Here's What History Says to Do Next.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that a data center moratorium could trigger a U.S. recession, citing that AI capital expenditures are critical to economic growth. Goldman Sachs research shows nearly half of S&P 500 earnings growth in 2026 is attributed to AI-related investment. However, historical analysis suggests the best strategy during recessions is to stay invested in diversified portfolios, as markets typically recover and hit new highs.