Will the UK keep or lose its AAA credit rating? Will gilt buyers and investors continue to absorb issuance or will they require much higher yields? How will these factors affect the value of the pound, the cost of fixed rate mortgages and public finances? These questions are being widely debated and no doubt the answers will become clear in due course. However, one thing is for sure; many people who were blissfully unaware of the workings of the gilt market will now have to familiarise themselves with it. "Applied Essentials - The UK Gilt Edged Market Handbook" provides a single post credit crunch source of reference on the gilt market. Written in plain English, and including up-to-date information that was not previously available, this book is accessible and practical. Whether you are a seasoned professional or new to the gilt markets, this is a must-have guide.