Indonesia's consumer price measure of inflation climbed to 6.4% in August from 6.2% in the previous month, reports said on Wednesday citing the country's statistical office. This was less than expectations for a 6.7% yearly rise in prices.
Reports also said Indonesian exports increased 29% annually in July, higher than expectations for 28.2% increase. Imports, meanwhile, climbed 45%, also beating forecasts for 35% growth.
A trade deficit of $130 million was recorded in July, in sharp contrast to the $800 million surplus predicted by economists.
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