only got asked TMAY in final round… bad sign?

Had a final round at a buyside firm and kinda confused.

They only asked me “tell me about yourself,” no follow-ups, then went straight to me asking questions and ended early.

I know other candidates got full behavioral rounds with multiple questions.

Didn’t feel like I bombed it, and I did well in the case before this.

Is this usually a bad sign or could it just be timing / interviewer style?

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