Economy·October 21, 2026 at 2:33 AM EDT·2 sources
BlackRock’s Fink Says Slow Data-Center Buildout Is Inflationary
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What happened
- BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned that delays in building data centers could raise computing costs.
- Fink said slower data-center construction could threaten economic growth as artificial-intelligence demand accelerates.
Why it matters
The warning highlights potential infrastructure constraints and cost pressures for technology companies, investors and corporate finance professionals assessing AI-related growth.
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Timeline
- EarlierOct 19Stock Market Today: Stock Futures Rebound After Friday's Tech Selloff
- First reported by BloombergOct 21BlackRock’s Fink Says Slow Data-Center Buildout Is Inflationary
- MarketWatch reportsOct 21Opposition to data centers will drive up inflation, says BlackRock’s Larry Fink
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