BlackRock's CEO warns AI and inequality could deepen divides unless more people access capital markets.

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink warned in his 2026 letter that rising inequality and AI could widen economic divides unless more people access capital markets. He highlighted a shift toward national self-reliance in key sectors, driven by geopolitical tensions and financial markets, while noting wealth has concentrated among investors, not wage earners. Fink urged expanding long-term investing through tools like digital wallets and tokenization, citing India’s financial inclusion model. He stressed that missing major market rallies harms returns and that sustained participation fuels growth, jobs, and national prosperity amid AI’s transformative impact on the global economy.