Indonesia August trade surplus seen at about $630 million; September inflation expected at 3.30%
A Reuters poll forecast August exports growth slowing to 4.30% and a larger trade surplus of about $630 million, while September headline inflation is expected to rise to 3.30% from 3.19%.
JAKARTA, Sept 30 (Reuters) — Indonesia was expected to record a larger trade surplus of about $630 million in August, while its inflation rate for September was projected to rise slightly, according to a Reuters poll of economists. 05% in the prior month. 02% in July. In July, the trade surplus stood at about $130 million, reversing trade deficits in the previous two months.
The deficit recorded in May had ended a monthly trade-surplus streak that had lasted roughly six years. 5% target range. 92%. (Polling by Renusri K.
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