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JPMorgan, Goldman, Bank of America Boost Bonus Pools by at Least 10%

Bloomberg Markets
Friday, February 6, 2026 at 5:05 PM
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JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America are boosting bonus pools by at least 10%. Wall Street's biggest banks had a banner year in dealmaking and market activity. Bloomberg’s Katherine...

JPMorgan Chase, Goldman Sachs, and Bank of America are boosting bonus pools by at least 10%. Wall Street's biggest banks had a banner year in dealmaking and market activity. Bloomberg’s Katherine Doherty reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Glass House Analysis

This development in the banking sector reflects broader tensions between regulatory pressure and financial industry practices. The banking system serves as the circulatory system of the economy; any disruption ripples through to small businesses, homebuyers, and everyday consumers who depend on credit access.

The implications extend beyond the immediate news cycle. Every economic development creates ripples that affect employment, prices, and opportunities in ways that may not be immediately visible but are deeply felt. By tracking these connections, we can better understand how the economy truly works—not as an abstract machine, but as a human system shaped by and shaping the lives of millions.

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