The Cyprus Bailout Sets a "Very, Very Dangerous Precedent"

The Cyprus Parliament appeared poised Tuesday to reject the $13 billion international bailout that would force bank depositors to pay a levy.

So what happens now?

Will Russia step up to offer money in exchange for oil and gas? Will China offer a similar deal to Cyprus?

Will those with money in Cyprus banks withdraw it and deposit it elsewhere, leading to a run on the banks?

Will investors flock to gold as a safe-haven investment?

Money Morning Chief Investment Strategist Keith Fitz-Gerald appeared Tuesday on Fox Business to talk about the fast-developing story in Cyprus and the potential fallout in Europe and well beyond, including in the United States.

Fitz-Gerald said a vote in the Cyprus Parliament to reject the bailout "is a big deal because it sets the stage for a very, very dangerous precedent."

Check out this video to hear Fitz-Gerald's perspective on the Cyprus situation - and whether the U.S. government could come after your bank deposits.