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Pause in US data center construction could lead to recession, BlackRock CEO warns

BlackRock chief cautions that an infrastructure slowdown could spark a downturn

By GPU Data Hub Desk · GPU Data Hub·Editorial standards··United States
Pause in US data center construction could lead to recession, BlackRock CEO warns

BlackRock's chief executive has warned that an abrupt slowdown in US data centre construction could trigger a broader economic recession. The warning notes that any sudden deceleration in buildouts threatens to turn massive capital commitments into a severe market downturn. The remarks underscore how central digital infrastructure spending has become to broader macroeconomic stability.

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This summary was written by the GPU Data Hub desk from reporting published by Data Center Dynamics on 15 Oct 2026, 15:16. Read the full article at the original publisher.

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