It’s been a rough week for UK assets. The pound fell to its lowest level in a year, gilt yields surged and investors are losing confidence in the government’s ability to control the nation’s deficit and high borrowing costs. Why are things spiraling now? Senior reporter Phil Aldrick joins this week’s In the City to explain. 

<p>It&rsquo;s been a rough week for UK assets. The pound fell to its lowest level in a year, gilt yields surged and investors are losing confidence in the government&rsquo;s ability to control the nation&rsquo;s deficit and high borrowing costs. Why are things spiraling now? Senior reporter Phil Aldrick joins this week&rsquo;s In the City to explain.&nbsp;</p>

Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.

<p>Wall Street Week tells the stories of capitalism from around the world, hosted by David Westin in New York.</p>

David Westin speaks with top names in finance about the week's biggest issues on Wall Street.

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Bonus In the City: Why Are UK Assets Spiraling Now? 

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