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Gilt-edged market means

1. bullion market
2. market of government securities
3. market of guns
4. market of pure metals

Correct answer: market of government securities

Solution

The gilt-edged market is the market for government securities. These instruments are regarded as highly secure, hence the term gilt-edged.

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