In the following video, Motley Fool financial analysts David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer discuss the Cypriot banking bailout, and how it affects the big banks in the U.S. David tells investors that while this could turn into a big story in the headlines, it is very likely just noise for U.S. bank shareholders. He also cautions that you need to have a strong stomach if you're going to invest in banks, as they are highly susceptible to short-term volatility from market shocks like this one.
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