What will bonuses be like next year if the market keeps taking a shit?

Pretty much title. After a good year in a top group at a BB, this year has been a grind. Insanely low revenue across the board. What can we expect bonus wise in a down year? Half the norm? Less? More? AS2, if it matters, curious at every level, though—would assume MDs get hit hardest in down years.

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