Indonesia Trade Surplus Less than Forecast, Inflation Quickens

TRADE BALANCE - JAKARTA. Indonesia's trade surplus widened in November to $2.66 billion, official data showed on Monday, but was less than expectations after exports of commodities such as coal, nickel and copper dropped, while inflation in December climbed to a 20-month high.

A Reuters poll had projected a $3.06 billion surplus in November after the country recorded a surplus of $2.39 â??billion in October.