- increasing interest rates allow banks to earn more capital - the public will continue to take loans because the economy right now is in good shape thus, people are not very likely to stay away from bank loans - the strong dollar pushes the Federal Reserve to increase rates to slow down the economy - Janet Yellen gave banks the green light 5/22/15 that interest rates are likely to increase - GS broke 200 dollars per share, JPM at an all time high, other banks such as C, BAC, etc. are showing clear signs of bullish