UPDATE: Italy's Surprise Bank Tax & US Banks Downgraded

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On today's podcast:
(1) Italy's government agrees a new tax on the "extra profits" of banks.

(2) Moody's downgrades 10 US banks as borrowing costs rise.

(3) UK Politicians hit back at HSBC over 'weak' on China comments.

(4) Tesla's CFO quits after 13 years in the job. 

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