After a continued period of rate hike delay, things seem to be finally taking shape as per hints dropped by Fed Chair Janet Yellen and several other officials. Yellen indicated that a rate hike is in the offing this month with more slated to follow later this year, reflecting renewed strength in the job market and a bump up in inflation. Optimism surrounding President Donald Trump's plans to slash taxes and relax regulations have already provided an impetus to bank stocks.