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Accumulation of mercury and lead in the body has been linked to a range of health problems, including neurological damage, and lead has been linked to learning disabilities and behavioral problems in children. Studies have shown that mercury can adversely affect the immune system, and can be toxic to the nervous system. It is important to understand the sources of these toxins and how to reduce exposure to them. Common sources of mercury and lead include water, food, air, and industrial and medical waste. In particular, mercury can be found in fish, dental amalgams, and natural gas, while lead can be found in paint, gasoline, and lead-acid batteries. To reduce exposure to these toxins, it is important to avoid eating large fish, such as tuna, that contain high levels of mercury, and to limit the amount of lead-based paint used in the home. In addition to avoiding sources of mercury and lead, it is also important to follow good health practices, such as eating a balanced diet, exercising regularly, and avoiding smoking and alcohol. Finally, it is important to talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about your health, and to have your blood tested for heavy metals if you are concerned about exposure.
In the euro area, focus is on German inflation data for December, which will provide an important hint of where we can expect euro area data to be tomorrow. Spanish inflation showed higher-than-expected inflation in December, which importantly was also due to core inflation rising more than expected. We expect euro area HICP inflation tomorrow to rise to 2.4% year-on-year in December from 2.2% in November. The increase is mainly due to base effects on energy and food inflation, while we expect core inflation to decline from 2.7% y/y in November to 2.6% y/y. Most importantly, we expect the monthly price increase in core inflation to once again be compatible with the 2% target when annualised. The data is thus expected to support the case for continued rate cuts by the ECB.
Official manufacturing PMI rebounded in February; 2-month average suggests steady production activity. Trade performance likely weakened last month due to both the holiday and tariff impact. CPI may have dropped y/y on a fall in prices of food, fuel and services, as well as a high base effect.
THE BANGKO SENTRAL ng Pilipinas (BSP) said inflation could overshoot the 2-4% target range in the second half of this year amid base effects. In its latest Monetary Policy report, the central bank said annual inflation is likely to settle within the 2-4% target band from this year to 2026 amid declining rice prices. “However, […]
ROBINSONS RETAIL HOLDINGS, Inc. (RRHI), the retail arm of the Gokongwei group, reported an 85% decline in attributable net income for the first quarter, falling to P760 million from P5.08 billion in the same period last year, primarily due to a high base effect from a one-time gain related to the merger of Bank of […]
In the euro area, focus turns to the May HICP inflation. We expect headline inflation to decline to 2.0% y/y from 2.2% y/y, driven mainly by core inflation falling from 2.7% y/y to 2.4% y/y, based on regional data already released. The expected decline in core inflation is due to base effects and as the monthly price growth in transport services will likely decline following the strong increases in April related to Easter. We expect energy inflation to remain negative due to the recent fall in energy prices and the strengthening of the euro.
WEATHER DISRUPTIONS and base effects may cause inflation to overshoot the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas’ (BSP) target range anew next year, an analyst said. Philippine National Bank economist Alvin Joseph A. Arogo said the consumer price index (CPI) could breach the upper end of the BSP’s 2-4% annual goal again in mid-2026 after falling well […]
In the euro area, this week's focus is on the flash HICP inflation print for September, with data from Spain and Belgium due today. We expect euro area HICP inflation to rise to 2.3% y/y (prior: 2.0%) mainly due to energy price base effects, while core inflation is also expected to increase slightly to 2.4% y/y (prior: 2.3 %) on services-related base effects, particularly airfares. Core inflation momentum is likely to remain steady, making the rise in yearly rates largely base effect-driven, limiting hawkish signals. Hence, we could see a decline in interest rates despite the yearly growth rate of inflation increases, if the month-on-month developments are weaker than expected.
Grocery prices for staples like tomatoes, onions, and potatoes are declining due to a high base effect from last year's production issues. While edible oils have seen a spike, their impact on the overall food plate is limited. Consumers can expect subdued food inflation in the coming months, though rising energy costs and monsoon uncertainties pose potential risks.