Last year was a banner year for America's largest banks—profits surged, balance sheets looked robust. But here's the catch: they're not hiring. In fact, headcount barely budged while revenues climbed. That disconnect matters way more than it sounds. Fewer new jobs flowing from the nation's financial powerhouses suggests tighter labor conditions ahead. For 2026, that's a real warning sign—if even the fat cats on Wall Street are being cautious about payroll, what does that tell us about hiring across the broader economy?