And when do the announcements come from Bain and BCG as well, as if this isn't due to market conditions, it's due to their specific network being edged out.

I'd wonder if it signals a shift in consulting in general, as a big part of their value prop was you became part of the network when you hired them, but for some reason McKinsey is letting on that they are short those relationships.

When the smart money with as insider knowledge as it gets radically hedges the success and growth of their customers, that sounds like an economic leading indicator.