Gilts

Ten-year U.K. government debt, known as Gilts, yielded 4.85%.

U.S.-Europe Yield Gap 2008

The 'assets' that the ZaNuLab government are buying are 'Gilts' - long term bonds.

British Blogs 2009

The very small purchases of corporate bonds, yesterday the Bank of England bought only £10M, nevertheless do suggest that the overall majority of the 75B of purchases will be done in Gilts, which is of course a supportive factor for the Gilt market.

FXstreet.com 2009

The 'assets' that the ZaNuLab government are buying are 'Gilts' - long term bonds.

British Blogs 2009

After reaching highs GBPUSD retreated following the Riksbank story mentioned in the 'Gilts' section.

FXstreet.com 2009

Asset-allocation decisions would also affect the borrowing costs of other developed economies, as investors shifted from Gilts and Bunds to higher-yielding U.S. bonds.

Letters to the Editor 2010

Gilts are also benefiting from the belief that as the economic outlook worsens and the government presses on with its fiscal tightening plan, the Bank of England will begin another round of bond purchases, known as quantitative easing, as a way to stimulate the economy.

Britain's Services Sector Posts Sharp Slowdown Alistair MacDonald 2011

Gilts have cemented their reputation as a safe harbor at a time of upheavals in financial markets.

The Rise and Rise of Gilts Neelabh Chaturvedi 2011

Asset-allocation decisions would also affect the borrowing costs of other developed economies, as investors shifted from Gilts and Bunds to higher-yielding U.S. bonds.

Letters to the Editor 2010

Asset-allocation decisions would also affect the borrowing costs of other developed economies, as investors shifted from Gilts and Bunds to higher-yielding U.S. bonds.

Letters to the Editor 2010